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I don't know General Michael Flynn well, but it's hard for me to believe anybody would allow themselves to be blackmailed by the Russians…

— Robert M. Gates

Putin has made a habit of supporting far-right candidates who undermine his foes in Europe; perhaps he never could have imagined such a character…

— Franklin Foer

President Trump understands that President Putin does not like to be insulted. Putin takes it very personally. He harbors a grudge. He doesn't forget.…

— Fiona Hill

I was so shocked when Donald Trump publicly invited Putin to hack into Americans. That is just unacceptable.

— Hillary Clinton

Edward Snowden gave a little press conference today. He is apparently seeking temporary asylum in Russia. Because, you know, when you're tired of the…

— Bill Maher

I have met Vladimir Putin, and I know his ambition will not be detoured by a gimmicky red, reset button.

— Carly Fiorina

If I ever get to meet Vladimir Putin, I will probably take my top off and challenge him to an erotically charged wrestling match,…

— Frankie Boyle

If Russia were to do something that it could do, it looks like it might even be preparing to do, to invade Ukraine and…

— Charles Krauthammer

“Is there anything at all that I can blackmail you with?” “No.” The answer hung in the air as Mr. Warren sneered at us.…

— Tarun Shanker

“You can't use blackmail on someone who doesn't know anything about the hold you have on them.”

— Charlaine Harris

At the economic summit in China, Vladimir Putin is being accused of flirting with the first lady of China. Then again, Putin does have…

— Conan O'Brien

“For years, the suspicion that Mr. Putin has a secret fortune has intrigued scholars, industry analysts, opposition figures, journalists and intelligence agencies but defied…

— Peter Baker