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Source: http://www.jta.org/2013/11/03/news-opinion/politics/aipac-absolute-no-delay-in-sanctions-lobbying
AIPAC: "Absolute No Delay" in Sanctions Lobbying
(JTA) The American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Saturday denied reports that top pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, had agreed in a White House meeting to suspend for 60 days lobbying for increased sanctions on Iran. "AIPAC continues to support congressional action to adopt legislation to further strengthen sanctions and there will absolutely be no pause, delay or moratorium in our efforts," said AIPAC President Michael Kassen. Congressional proponents of the sanctions have said that sanctions forced Iran to the negotiating table and should be upheld to extract meaningful concessions.