Now, After a New Round of Sanctions, the Admin Want to Water Down Congressional Action??

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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iran-sanctions-20100611,0,5936318.story

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U.S. sanctions have strong support in Congress, and the administration backs them in principle as a way to strengthen the mild strictures adopted on Wednesday by the U.N. Security Council.

But the administration fears that the legislation also could damage relations with Europe, Russia and China, all of whom cooperated with U.S. efforts on the U.N. sanctions.

First, our relations with Europe, Russia and China are already damaged - nothing a few more DVDs, Reset Buttons, and bows to Japanese Emperors can't further do...

Second, if we hadn't allowed the UN sanctions to be so diluted, such US policy wouldn't be as big a factor.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!