I wish the admin would have announced more sanctions beyond those they’ve imposed, including Magnitsky Act and seized US diplo property. But they are following the letter of the law, putting potential targets on notice and providing a list to Congress. This is reckless rhetoric.https://twitter.com/clairecmc/status/958312973260517376 …
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Replying to @NoahCRothman
This is incorrect. The letter of the law: "During the 120-day period following a report's submission... the President may not take action to waive or otherwise limit the application of such sanctions." POTUS submitted report, but also limited the application of the sanctions.
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Replying to @NGrossman81
Specifically? I've seen no reporting to this effect.
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Replying to @NGrossman81
No, where in yesterday's announcements was there any intention to "limit the application of sanctions"?
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Replying to @NoahCRothman
State and Treasury's announcement yesterday that public and private entities have "been put on notice," and therefore they won't be imposing sanctions as outlined in the law.
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Replying to @NGrossman81
Again, the law allows for a delay in application of sanctions if targets outlined for Congress are reducing their business in defense and intelligence sectors. That's the admin's claim.
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Replying to @NoahCRothman
With permission from Congress, as per the text I cited. It passed in August, leaving the admin time to submit this report and get Congressional permission before implementation deadline. Instead, it waited until the last second, and thus must implement while Congress reviews.
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Replying to @NGrossman81 @NoahCRothman
I bet Noah already blocked you for doing your research instead of using blind partisan talking points.
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In my discussions with him, I've never seen him react negatively to polite disagreement.
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