On the recordNovember 30, 2017
It was strictly coincidental they had a conversation. They did not discuss anything having to do with the United States' decision to expel diplomats or impose a censure against Russia.
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Mike Pence claims that Flynn's conversation with the Russian ambassador was coincidental and did not involve discussions about sanctions.
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