Russia is a paper tiger. They are a power in the region. They are somebody that has to be dealt with, but they exist.
Adam Kinzinger: “Russia is a paper tiger. They are a power in the region. They are somebody that has to be dealt with, but they exist.”
On the recordMarch 10, 2020
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Kinzinger describes Russia's power and vulnerability in geopolitical conflicts.
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