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Jason Smith: It would be wrong to trade sanctions for anything outside of Russia's actions in Ukraine.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2017
It would be wrong to trade sanctions for anything outside of Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the importance of maintaining sanctions until Russia acts on Ukraine.

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