John McCain actually said...

These patriots were fully aware of their risks. Indeed, hundreds of peaceful demonstrators were detained in a revealing sign of the insecurity of the Putin regime.

Context

McCain highlighted the risks faced by Russian protesters against Putin.

03/28/2017

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