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On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
I think the key is deterrence, because I think the truth is, whether it is the scenario that we looked at, the scenarios war games there, there is no certainty of victory if the Russians make a serious move against the Baltics, at least in the near term, right, and that immediate stopping the offensive.
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Andrew P. Hunter
Illinois

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Emphasizes the importance of deterrence against potential Russian aggression in the Baltics.

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