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Ron Johnson: “Russia has basically invaded not only Crimea, but Eastern…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

Sen. Johnson on CNN: Putin 'A Real Menace'

Published July 20, 2017 | Video Starts at 01:40

Both want to make sure that we address Russia with strength, with resolve. We need to push back. My, for my questioning, I was talking about the, the facts on the ground in Ukraine, where Russia has basically invaded not only Crimea, but Eastern Ukraine. They've, they pretty well set up shop there, similar situation as they did in 2008 in terms of Georgia. (01:40–01:44)

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