07/09/2013
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"Mr. Putin's reputation is much more concerning, problematic, from our point of view."
"I strongly urge rapid passage of this legislation, which has forced Russian officials to take this case more seriously."
"We share Senator Cardin's concerns about this case and about the rule of law in Russia more broadly."
"Terminating the application of Jackson-Vanik to Russia is, as I have suggested, critical for United States business and foreign policy interests."