If Vladimir Putin is conscious and aware of his standing in the world economy, he has to understand this aggression in Crimea is not helping the reputation of Russia as a modern nation where you can do business. He's back to the old Soviet ways and a lot of folks are going to hold back and pull back as a result of it. I think he may have second thoughts.
Kelly AyotteAs a former attorney general. I have the greatest respect for the criminal justice system. But it is not good at intelligence gathering.
Kelly AyotteWhen we have an effort made at sanctions involving many other nations it has a potential of greater impact on Russia and discouraging Putin.
Kelly AyotteIf I am going to pick and choose the laws I defend, I wouldn't be doing my duty as attorney general.
Kelly Ayotte