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Tim Scott: “The fact of the matter, that which opened the door for them to walk away was us not honoring the obligation.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
The fact of the matter, that which opened the door for them to walk away was us not honoring the obligation.
Said by
Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Scott argues U.S. failure to meet obligations led to Russia's withdrawal.

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