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On the recordAugust 9, 2026
“That reality should not prevent us from acting. Failing to confront Russia’s aggression carries costs of its own—for our national security, global stability, and our economy—and those costs will only grow if we allow that aggression to continue unchecked.
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Todd Young
Republican · Indiana

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Statement on Russia sanctions legislation

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