Political Quotes

On the recordApril 6, 2017
We have to understand who Vladimir Putin is, what he's all about do, and what he will do and what he understands. And what he understands is strength. And then best way to avoid further escalation is to show Vladimir Putin that his -- the benefits he might accrue from doing these kinds of things are not worth the penalty that he would pay.
Said by
John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Senator McCain emphasizes the need to demonstrate strength to Vladimir Putin to prevent further escalation.

Share & report

More from John McCain

Feb 6, 2018

the Air Force has committed to re-engining the B-52H and begun to put funding into its budget

congress.gov
Dec 6, 2017

Can you tell me one or two individuals that, because of the failure, for example, the $6 billion Future Combat Systems [FCS] that never worked, can you tell me an individual or individuals that paid a penalty for that failure?

congress.gov
Dec 6, 2017

Acquisition reform is one of the most important and frustrating topics this committee addresses.

congress.gov
Feb 6, 2018

Air Force leadership has talked about the importance of networks to their visions of the future of the Air Force.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation