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Bob Corker: “I think sometimes, you know, Congress feels like that even though you have those authorities, which we are witnessing in…”

On the recordMay 7, 2014
I think sometimes, you know, Congress feels like that even though you have those authorities, which we are witnessing in other countries right now, they are not utilized, and sometimes Congress wants to push you along.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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Corker discusses Congress's role in urging the use of sanctions.

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