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On the recordMarch 24, 2014
I think that clouded the issue. But the hypocrisy on our side of suggesting or trying to suggest this is out and out aggression for the people of Crimea to have their will to be part of Russia is a little bit overwhelming.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly criticizes hypocrisy in the U.S. response to Crimea's desire to join Russia.

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