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On the recordNovember 6, 2017
With the collapse of the Soviet Union, which was correctly identified by Ronald Reagan as the Evil Empire, I was so hopeful for a new modern Russia.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson reflects on his initial hopes for Russia post-Soviet Union.

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