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On the recordFebruary 20, 2022
I think now is the time, John to put full sanctions harshly on President Putin, the people around him and sadly, the Russian people. This is going to hurt as Steve has just said, the President has been very clear about how these are prepared all these work that we've done with the Europeans to get ready for these. This is an invasion. Let's be clear, this is an invasion.

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William Taylor emphasizes the need for immediate and harsh sanctions against Putin and acknowledges the situation as an invasion.

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