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Chris Coons: We need an open and frank dialogue with Russia regarding its ambitions so we know how to chart our own course.

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
We need an open and frank dialogue with Russia regarding its ambitions so we know how to chart our own course.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for dialogue with Russia while defending U.S. interests.

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