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John McCain: “I'm not advocating cutting off relations with Russia. I'm not advocating a reignition of the Cold War. I am advocating…”

On the recordAugust 12, 2008
I'm not advocating cutting off relations with Russia. I'm not advocating a reignition of the Cold War. I am advocating for actions that will make it very clear to the Russians that there are long-term consequences for violation of the norms of international behavior.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain discusses his stance on Russia and the need for clear consequences for their actions.

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