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Rex Tillerson: I think the absence of a very firm and forceful response to the taking of Crimea was judged by the leadership in Russia…

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
I think the absence of a very firm and forceful response to the taking of Crimea was judged by the leadership in Russia as a weak response.
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Rex Tillerson

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Tillerson discusses Russia's perception of U.S. response to Crimea's annexation.

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