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On the recordJune 27, 2017
I would dispute the premise that somehow President Obama was any tougher or stronger in defense of U.S. interests as against Russia.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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Senator Cotton argues that President Obama was not tougher on Russia than President Trump.

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