California Democrat: New Sanctions Will Force Iranians To Think Twice

Speaking during the markup of the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) says, “This legislation seeks to target Iran’s ongoing dependence on refined petroleum imports. It is not a magic bullet, but it will at least force the Iranians to think twice about continuing to flout the will of the international community.” (00:16)

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California Democrat: We Must Prevent Iran From Producing Nuclear Arms

During a markup of the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) says, “In marking up H.R. 2194, I have one transcendent goal in mind: To maximize the chances that Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism, will be prevented from acquiring the capacity to produce nuclear arms. That capacity would pose perhaps the most serious strategic threat to our nation." (:23)

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