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GOP senator: Reagan, Graham would be 'ashamed' of Trump waiving Russia sanctions

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) says former President Reagan and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) would be “ashamed” of President Trump’s action Friday to waive sanctions against Russia, less than a month after Trump signed a tough Russia sanctions package into law. Cassidy vented his disappointment with Trump over his decision to set aside sanctions...

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The Hill· Oct 19, 8:22 PMGOP senator: Reagan, Graham would be 'ashamed' of Trump waiving Russia sanctions

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