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Karen Bass: “The actions have had an impact on Putin and the Russian…”

Featuring: Karen Bass, Democratic | Mayor of Los Angeles | California

Senator Johnson on CNN's Crossfire

Published May 2, 2014 | Video Starts at 03:05

I think weakness would look like doing nothing. And I think what the president has done has been strong. And I do think he's showing the leadership and I think that … The actions have had an impact on Putin and the Russian economy. … that's the question. But I do think it has absolutely had impact on the economy. Well, I agree with you. First of all, it's so good to see somebody here from California. (03:05–03:10)

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Asserts that the actions taken have affected both Putin and the Russian economy.

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