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Ed Markey: “In response to Russia's campaign to influence the recent U.S. presidential elections, the Obama administration imposed…”

On the recordApril 3, 2017
In response to Russia's campaign to influence the recent U.S. presidential elections, the Obama administration imposed sanctions on a number of individuals and entities.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey discusses sanctions imposed due to Russian election interference.

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