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Victoria Nuland: There is no justification for being concerned about countries peacefully associating with a defensive alliance.

On the recordMarch 3, 2015
There is no justification for being concerned about countries peacefully associating with a defensive alliance.
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Victoria Nuland

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Nuland defends NATO's role amid Russian concerns over its expansion.

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