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“When we have an effort made at sanctions involving many other nations it has a potential of greater impact on Russia and discouraging Putin.”

Quote by Kelly Ayotte

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Kelly Ayotte
Kelly Ayotte

Kelly Ayotte is an experienced American politician born on June 27, 1968. She served as a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, representing the Republican Party. During her tenure in the Senate, she focused on defense and judicial issues. more

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