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“In Maidan Square right now, you see thousands of Ukrainians protesting the Russian occupation of Crimea. So this is a Russian protest by Ukrainians who want their sovereignty. They want their freedom and they're protesting what Russia did in Crimea.”

Quote by Kelly Ayotte

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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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