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On the recordNovember 30, 2011
I am not a great fan of sanctions in general, and I believe if the circumstances require that they take place, that they should be clearly targeted.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Senator Webb expresses skepticism about sanctions and emphasizes the need for targeted measures.

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