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Hillary Clinton: We do not recognize any sphere of influence on the part of Russia, or their having some kind of veto power over who can…

On the recordMarch 18, 2009
We do not recognize any sphere of influence on the part of Russia, or their having some kind of veto power over who can join the EU or who can join NATO.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton emphasized U.S. non-recognition of Russian influence in NATO and EU membership.

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