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Joe Wilson: “I have been optimistic about a U.S./Russian friendship.”

On the recordJune 13, 2016
I have been optimistic about a U.S./Russian friendship.
Said by
Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson expresses hope for U.S.-Russia relations despite current tensions.

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