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Ron Johnson: “The Russians are the number one benefactor of supporter of…”

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Senator Johnson on State of the Union with Candy Crowley - CNN

Published September 19, 2013 | Video Starts at 02:31

I mean, I think the President's right. I mean, I don't think it's in Russia's best interest to have those chemical weapons fall in the hands of Al Qaeda. It's not in Russia's … The Russians are the number one benefactor of supporter of Syria. … big if, if that framework actually could be implemented, that would be a real positive gain. (02:31–02:37)

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Asserts that Russia is the primary supporter of Syria.

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