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On the recordApril 26, 2017
Sanctions are one of the most important instruments we have to contain Russian power and eventually--and this may take quite a long time--roll back Putin's territorial aggression.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Emphasizes the importance of sanctions against Russia.

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