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On the recordMarch 14, 2018
In confronting this, diplomacy is enormously important, which means that the State Department is enormously important there.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Adam Smith highlights the crucial role of diplomacy and the State Department in addressing challenges with Russia.

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