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Joe Manchin: Congress should do two things now in reference to Iran: one, authorize increased sanctions now, with automatic…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
Congress should do two things now in reference to Iran: one, authorize increased sanctions now, with automatic implementation if talks are extended or fail; and, two, legislate ratification of any deal by the Senate.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin emphasizes the need for sanctions and Senate ratification regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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