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On the recordNovember 30, 2004
We have sanctioned ourselves out of influence with Iran. Paradoxically, the large number of sanctions that we have had has reduced our leverage with Iran rather than increased it.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush highlighted the ineffectiveness of sanctions on influencing Iran's behavior.

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