I just think it's important for us to recognize that that is going to have a huge impact on the efforts, if those cuts go forward, the impact on the national security side, because of the drugs coming in.
Shaheen emphasizes the national security risks of sequestration cuts affecting drug interdiction efforts.
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However, we will not achieve that lasting peace by offering Putin concession after concession and fatally degrading Ukraine's ability to defend itself.
History teaches us that Putin only understands strength and will not abide by any agreement unless it is backed by force.
I think our NATO allies have figured out that the president is not consistent in his foreign policy or his statements.
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