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Leon Panetta: Russia is our enemy. Their intent is to undermine the United States.

On the recordOctober 20, 2019
Russia is our enemy. Their intent is to undermine the United States.
Said by
Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta emphasizes the threat posed by Russia and the danger of Trump's reliance on Putin.

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