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“Russia's not too great about cooperating with us when there are criminals inside their borders, but all of then like to travel. And so if they travel grabbing them and locking and putting handcuffs on them to send a message that that's not a freebie.”

Quote by Amy Klobuchar

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Amy Klobuchar, born May 25, 1960, is the senior United States Senator from Minnesota, serving since 2007. She is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Minnesota. A former prosecutor, she served as Hennepin County Attorney before entering federal politics. Klobuchar ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, gaining recognition for her moderate stance and debate performances. She is known for her work on antitrust legislation and tech regulation. more

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