06/06/2012
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"The bottom line is it needs to be something that makes Ukraine feel as if they can deter and prevent a future invasion."
"There's different ways to construct a deterrent on the ground that prevents another war from starting in the future."
"We're going to tell (the Russians) this is what's on the table. Ukraine is ready to stop shooting and start talking, and now it'll be up to them to say yes or no."
"They're probably processing the news the same as the rest of the world is. So we hope to have a positive answer from them. The ball is truly in their court."