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Chris Van Hollen: the obvious objective is to influence Russian behavior.

On the recordAugust 20, 2018
the obvious objective is to influence Russian behavior.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen states that sanctions aim to change Russian actions.

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