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Pete Aguilar: “We've supported strong sanctions on Russia in the past.”

Featuring: Pete Aguilar, Democratic | U.S. House California, District 33

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House Democratic Caucus Leaders Hold News Conference

Published | Video Starts at 18:40

President Trump recently said that he doesn't mind that legislation on additional sanctions on Russia to be passed. Can you consider voting for it anytime We've supported strong sanctions on Russia in the past. We think that there is space and opportunity to continue to try to stop Russian aggression through economic means and sanctions. That continues to be a view that is widely held on our side. (18:40–18:44)

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