On the recordMarch 4, 2025
The Europeans understand both the values at stake here, which is do we care about democracies or do we just do whatever totalitarian murderous regimes want us to do?
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Himes highlights the importance of supporting democracies in the face of authoritarian regimes, particularly regarding Ukraine.
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