Ben Cardin actually said...

Mr. Putin does what he does because he gets a lot of money. Oligarchs support his operations, his corruption.

Cardin emphasizes corruption's role in enabling Putin's actions.

01/18/2021

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You are going to need it at the United Nations, so the best to you.

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