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On the recordMay 18, 2015
The only reason Iran is at the table is because of economic sanctions. The only reason Mr. Putin is going to find a way out of his problems in Ukraine is because the economic conditions will ultimately force him to do that.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly emphasizes the role of economic sanctions in international negotiations.

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