Wright defends waiving sanctions: 'It's not an economic lifeline for Russia'
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- The Hill reports: “Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday backed President Trump’s move to waive sanctions against Russia under a new legislation package, insisting that it is “not an economic lifeline” for Russia. …”
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