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Bob Menendez: The difference between Mr. Putin and us, however, is that he wields energy as a weapon to achieve his geostrategic…

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
The difference between Mr. Putin and us, however, is that he wields energy as a weapon to achieve his geostrategic goals, while we look to energy flow in free markets as a means of promoting international peace, prosperity, and economic stability.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Contrasts Putin's use of energy as a weapon with the U.S. approach to energy and peace.

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