12/04/2017
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"I think not only would it be a sign of the American people's resolve but truly I think our men and women would benefit from an authorization for the use of military force."
"The growing deficit and impending sequestration will have severe consequences."
"The growing Russian asymmetric threat below the level of military conflict continues to target the United States, our allies, and partners."
"Because we have failed to impose sufficient costs for this assault, not only has Russia not been deterred, it has been emboldened."