On the recordFebruary 20, 2025
In a normal world, you don't extort your friends. You know, I have I have no objection in principle to seeking some kind of compensation for the United States for the aid that it's given.
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transcripts.cnn.comIn a normal world, you don't extort your friends. You know, I have I have no objection in principle to seeking some kind of compensation for the United States for the aid that it's given.
John Bolton critiques the pressure on Ukraine to sign a deal, emphasizing that extorting allies is inappropriate.
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