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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
We have been very puzzled about why we have given these additional sanctions tools that the White House has chosen not to use.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine questions the White House's inaction on sanctions against Iran despite congressional support.

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