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John McCain: On the issue of Ukraine, my hero, Teddy Roosevelt, used to say talk softly but carry a big stick.

On the recordApril 7, 2014
On the issue of Ukraine, my hero, Teddy Roosevelt, used to say talk softly but carry a big stick.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain criticizes the administration's weak response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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