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Patrick Leahy: “Do I agree with the President in saying we should have a constructive relationship with Russia rather than an…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2017
Do I agree with the President in saying we should have a constructive relationship with Russia rather than an adversarial one? Yes, if that is possible.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Supports constructive U.S.-Russia relations but acknowledges challenges.

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