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John McCain: This idea that utter disbelief that Putin would take the action he's just taken in Crimea, a total and fundamental…

On the recordMarch 2, 2014
This idea that utter disbelief that Putin would take the action he's just taken in Crimea, a total and fundamental misreading of Putin and his ambition has been characterized this administration.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticizes the current administration's misunderstanding of Putin's ambitions regarding Crimea.

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