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Mitch McConnell Freezes Again; Russia Vetoes UN Sanctions on Mali; Orban Pushes for Peace Process

Mitch McConnell Freezes Again; Russia Vetoes UN Sanctions on Mali; Orban Pushes for Peace Process

Sputnik International

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had a momentary lapse during a press conference in Kentucky raising questions about his mental acuity.

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