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Post by bot on Mar 30, 2012 17:20:36 GMT -5
Hoyer Statement on Iran Sanctions WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today: “Today the President determined that sanctions can be brought against foreign financial institutions conducting business with Iran’s petroleum sector, which will increase the pressure on Iran’s leaders to abandon their nuclear weapons program. As the President stated earlier this month, we do not have a containment policy with regard to Iran; rather, our aim is prevention, and every option remains on the table. I agree with this principle, and I applaud the President for his continued leadership as he works closely with our allies to prevent a nuclear Iran. The violent rhetoric against Israel by its leaders, the continued suppression of its people’s basic freedoms, and the support it provides for terrorist groups around the world and at Israel’s doorstep make it unacceptable for Iran to be allowed to reach such a capability.” Visit www.democraticwhip.gov/ for more press, floor and member resources.
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