<blockquote>' "No country should ever be held hostage to another nation that wields energy like a weapon," Obama said. Obama also encouraged European nations to diversify their energy sources, especially as members of the EU had been hesitant to sanction Russia because of their reliance on its natural gas.'
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Ukraine crisis: Obama lashes out at Russian 'aggression' ahead of NATO summit, September 3, 2014</blockquote>
<blockquote>' "Nato must make concrete commitments to help Ukraine modernise and strengthen its security forces. We must do more to help other Nato partners, including Georgia and Moldova, strengthen their defences as well," Obama said.'
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Obama calls on Nato to strengthen Ukrainian military against Russia, September 3, 2014</blockquote>
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'..Allowing U.S. Crude Oil Exports.' - '..Oil Export Policy Is Stuck in the '70s''Russia has chosen the role of pariah..' - Philip Hammond..The Values: 'You only have to read one book, "The History of Spain" by Father Juan de Mariana.' - Thomas Jefferson</blockquote>