Are we willing to recognize reality? Talked a little bit earlier about Ukraine. You know, I've heard members of the administration repeatedly talk about how Vladimir Putin is looking for nothing but on ramps. Can you just kind of give me your evaluation of that? I mean, do you really think that he's looking for a way out of this, a way, you know, out of the situation, or is he really looking to continue to be aggressive? (00:36–00:40)
CLAIM
Asserts that Vladimir Putin is not seeking a way out of the conflict but rather to continue aggression.
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