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" Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Friday that Russia's decision not to retaliate against the U.S. over new sanctions are a "shrewd" way to attempt to curry favor with President-elect Donald Trump.
"The Russians hope to get everything they want from Donald Trump merely by flattering the man. So far, it's been successful," Schiff, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said on MSNBC.
"He's talked about weakening NATO, potentially doing away with the Ukraine sanctions, which is what the Russians care about the most. So if they can get what they want just by saying nice things about the man, why risk upsetting the apple cart over a few expulsions?" Schiff said. "
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/312223-intel-dem-russia-wont-retaliate-so-it-can-keep-flattering-trump