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Ron Johnson: “I do not believe Putin is acting rationally from the standpoint of improving his economy.”

On the recordJuly 7, 2014
I do not believe Putin is acting rationally from the standpoint of improving his economy.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Johnson argues that Putin's actions are driven by personal interests rather than economic rationality.

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