But he says the administration's proposal will prove impractical and counterproductive when applied to the business world.

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On Thursday, foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Basit called the missile strikes "counterproductive."

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

Clinton met early Tuesday with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who said that under the current circumstances even the threat of sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program would be counterproductive.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

Della-Giacoma argues that broad arrest powers can be counterproductive.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

On the same broadcast, Democratic Senator John Kerry said the president has been absolutely correct in his statements about Iran, asserting that tough rhetoric against the Iranian government would be counterproductive.

VOA: standard.2009.06.23

How it can be counterproductive,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.19

FEINGOLD: "Are you sure that the troop buildup in Afghanistan will not be counterproductive vis--vis Pakistan?" HOLBROOKE: "No.I am only sure that we are aware of the problem, that we are working intensely with the Pakistani army."

VOA: standard.2009.05.12