Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
If you are talking honestly to our adversaries, they will certainly say it is a sign of weakness, as will terrorist groups around the world.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Portman emphasizes that adversaries view honest talks as weakness.

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