Summit history

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The word “summit” was coined by Winston Churchill for a meeting of heads of government. Some summits have flopped, others have led to great changes. What can we expect from PresidentsTrump and Putin, who meet later in July? Host Carol Hills speaks with former Moscow ambassador Michael McFaul to find out.

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