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Barack Obama: “The Russian Government cares about its reputation, and the United States should not give President Putin a free pass on…”

On the recordJune 12, 2013
The Russian Government cares about its reputation, and the United States should not give President Putin a free pass on repression.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of addressing human rights during diplomatic engagements with Russia.

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