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Jeff Flake

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Jeff Flake is a former U.S. Senator from Arizona, serving from 2013 to 2019 as a member of the Republican Party. He is known for his advocacy of free trade, fiscal conservatism, and a more restrained foreign policy. Flake has been a vocal critic of partisan politics and has often emphasized the importance of civility in political discourse. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as immigration reform and government accountability.

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June 18, 2026

Nothing focuses the mind like a big election loss.

Jeff Flake

Jan 17, 2024

These aren't just sanctions on Cubans, they are sanctions on Americans.

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Jul 26, 2021

I will. As I mentioned in the statement, they need to know that any purchase of additional Russian weapons will result in additional CAATSA sanctions.

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Jul 26, 2021

These CAATSA sanctions will not be lifted until they have disposed of the current system they have.

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Jul 26, 2021

They have also pushed back in a number of areas as well. Crimea, been consistent in saying that that is part of Ukraine territory.

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Jul 26, 2021

We need to make clear that that is inconsistent with democratic values and inconsistent with commitments that have been made.

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Jul 26, 2021

When people say you guys talk but do not do anything, this committee and the Congress and the administration did.

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Jul 26, 2021

There is no two-state solution in Cyprus. It needs to be a bizonal, bicommunal federation negotiated between the parties.

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Jul 26, 2021

I see no arms sales going to Turkey unless there is a dramatic change-around on the S-400.

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Jul 26, 2021

Turkey currently detains more journalists than any country but China.

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Jul 26, 2021

Ankara has had at least a transactional relationship with Russia on a number of issues.

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Jul 26, 2021

There is a lot of issues on which to hold Turkey accountable, from Cyprus to repression of religious minorities.

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