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In the article Paulson says it never actually happened?

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In the article Paulson says it never actually happened?

Correct. It never happened. Further, it was supposed to be a deal between Russia and China alone - so I don't see how American officials, regardless of party, would be involved in it. Unless the implication is that the Democrats are actually in the pay of Russia. Which could be.