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Barack Obama: “Obviously the facts on the ground in Crimea are deeply troubling, and Russia has a large army that borders Ukraine. But…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2014
Obviously the facts on the ground in Crimea are deeply troubling, and Russia has a large army that borders Ukraine. But what is also true is that over time this will be a costly proposition for Russia. And now is the time for them to consider whether they can serve their interests in a way that resorts to diplomacy as oppose to force.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama discusses the troubling situation in Crimea and urges Russia to consider diplomatic solutions.

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