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Mark Kelly: If we get into the habit of aligning with violent dictators who, you know, were not elected into office, people like…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2025
If we get into the habit of aligning with violent dictators who, you know, were not elected into office, people like Vladimir Putin. I mean, it has put us in a, you know, situation that we haven't been in nearly a century.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

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Mark Kelly warns against the dangers of aligning with dictators like Putin, highlighting the historical implications for U.S. foreign policy.

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