Senator Johnson, as an opponent, what can you do to block the opening of diplomatic relations and what can you do to block the easing of trade limits? Well, first of all, this is another example of President Obama [is] trying to circumvent the very clear spirit in the law of Helms Burton. And again, that was a bipartisan effort. Chairman Menendez is saying the exact same thing. And so really there's some real prescriptions in that Helms Burden act that you really have. (07:22–07:29)
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Asserts that President Obama is attempting to bypass the Helms-Burton Act.
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