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On the recordJune 13, 2016
the obvious extraordinary loss of life that could occur is so irresponsible, and not in the interest of the people of Russia, or its foreign policy or its military.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson criticizes Russia's dangerous military provocations near U.S. aircraft.

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