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On the recordOctober 5, 2009
I have long argued that financial sanctions are one of the most effective way to crack down on the dangerous Iranian regime.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Advocates for financial sanctions as a key strategy against Iran.

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