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On the recordMarch 14, 2017
We should not take the bait and overreact at the expense of hopefully winning the hearts and minds of the Russian people.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham warns against overreacting to Putin, stressing the importance of Russian public opinion.

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