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John McCain: The steady drumbeat of increasingly aggressive and opportunistic Russian behavior means we can no longer blame surprise…

On the recordJuly 12, 2017
The steady drumbeat of increasingly aggressive and opportunistic Russian behavior means we can no longer blame surprise or ignorance for inadequate and slow responses.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for urgent action against Russian aggression.

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