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Chris Van Hollen: President Trump should want to be in a position of strength and not weakness, and right now he is in a position of…

On the recordApril 26, 2017
President Trump should want to be in a position of strength and not weakness, and right now he is in a position of weakness.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the need for a strong U.S. position in negotiations with Russia.

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