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On the recordAugust 26, 2019
The standards for this president are so low that if he just manages to finish a dinner without insulting a foreign leader, we breathe a sigh of relief. But the reality is that it's very concerning when he was advocating for Russia.
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Ro Khanna
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Ro Khanna expresses concern over President Trump's advocacy for Russia during the G7 Summit, emphasizing the need for Russia to meet certain conditions before being allowed back into the G7.

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