09/23/2009
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"I am particularly concerned about language in a bill that would tie implementation of the New START treaty..."
"I think there are plenty of us that would love to give you authorities, if you need authorities to help Ukraine defend itself."
"In my view, the next step could be sanctions."
"If you let things fester until they get out of control, it is far more likely that we are going to find ourselves in a conflict that is of a much more severe nature."