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Joe Manchin: “The unlawful incursion of Russia into Ukraine should not be legitimized by the United States, and ongoing steps to shore…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2016
The unlawful incursion of Russia into Ukraine should not be legitimized by the United States, and ongoing steps to shore up our deterrence posture in the region ought to be sustained and increased, and increased soon.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin emphasizes the need for U.S. deterrence against Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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