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James Jones: “The difference between Mr. Putin and us . . . is that he wields energy as a weapon to achieve his geostrategic goals…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
The difference between Mr. Putin and us . . . 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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James Jones
Oklahoma

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Contrasts U.S. energy policies with Putin's aggressive strategies.

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