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“I personally found Donald Trump's praise for Vladimir Putin troubling or even chilling, frankly. In a room full of military veterans, to be effusing about his great leadership and how strong he is and how popular he is, while disrespecting the American president and American generals, I don't know. That was, I think, not just troubling to me, but to a lot of listeners and I think, frankly, to a lot of Republican listeners as well.”

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Philip Gordon

Philip Gordon, born on August 30, 1962, is a distinguished diplomat with extensive experience in the field of international relations. He has held several important diplomatic positions and has made significant contributions to promoting international peace and cooperation. more

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