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Dick Durbin: “Not that long ago we characterized Russia as one of the four…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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Durbin Questions Secretary Rubio About $400 Million In Stalled U.S. Assistance For Ukraine

Published | Video Starts at 02:41

But this is not a permanent change to our policy. It's a time limited one that was just recently extended by, I believe by another 30 days. Not that long ago we characterized Russia as one of the four hard targets in the world for the United States. Are they still there? Clearly still remains a challenge. And back to your point that you made a moment ago. (02:41–02:47)

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Asserts that Russia was previously considered one of the four hard targets by the U.S.

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