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Targeting People, Businesses for Sanctions

The U.S. government has recently imposed sanctions against Burmese individuals and companies in hopes of pressuring the country's military government. Adam Szubin, director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, describes the strategy behind "targeted sanctions."

Szubin speaks with Renee Montagne.

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