51. And if that happens, French and Russian diplomats are likely to press at the United Nations and elsewhere for the lifting of economic sanctions against Iraq. 52. And America goes to battle against transnational companies through economic sanctions against Cuba and Iraq. 53. And if Iraq complies unequivocally with U.N. resolutions, he said, then the economic sanctions against it should be lifted. 54. And granted, recent finds in Colombia are being brought into production, and Iraq stands a good chance of getting sanctions against its exports relaxed. 55. And its sanctions against North Korea and Cuba have lasted for decades. 56. And the federal government has threatened sanctions against California doctors who provide candid medical advice to patients about the medical use of marijuana. 57. And it settles most of a long-running dispute with the United States that at one point looked like it might lead to sanctions against Brazil. 58. And just last week, the administration appeared to sidestep sanctions against Mexico in connection with the drug trade because of its economic importance. 59. And there is a movement afoot in Congress to whip up new sanctions against companies from any nation that do business in Iran. 60. And there are new proposals for sanctions against Indonesia and countries that persecute people for their religious beliefs. |