Part of Russia's history is a kind of paranoia about the West, going back to Frederick the Great and probably Napoleon.
Angus King: “Part of Russia's history is a kind of paranoia about the West, going back to Frederick the Great and probably Napoleon.”
On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Senator King highlights Russia's historical fears of Western invasions.
Share
More from Angus King
Oct 3, 2026
Their experiences demonstrate the critical importance of early support and reliable access to care.
Oct 2, 2026
Despite our country’s desperate need for additional affordable housing options, American homebuilders face steep costs and bureaucratic red tape.
Oct 13, 2026
The problem of escalating instability, unfortunately, is not confined to Europe’s eastern frontier. The danger of war between America’s autocratic adversaries and our democratic allies is rising around the world for one simple, troubling…
Oct 5, 2026
That's not as dire as some of the AI officials who have suggested that there was a 10 percent chance of wiping out all of humanity.





