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Chris Smith: You know that Putin was told by his advisors that he is talking to on a regular basis what the actions were, and he is…

On the recordApril 30, 2019
You know that Putin was told by his advisors that he is talking to on a regular basis what the actions were, and he is telling them, 'Hold him. Hold him, even if you have to do him at gunpoint.'
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith describes Putin's directive to maintain control over Maduro amidst U.S. pressure.

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