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Gerry Connolly: “The issuance of General License 23, a blanket license that opens the door for sanctions evasion and funneling of money…”

On the recordApril 17, 2023
The issuance of General License 23, a blanket license that opens the door for sanctions evasion and funneling of money to the Assad regime, will do nothing to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Condemns General License 23 for enabling support to Assad's regime.

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