On the recordMay 21, 2019
I took this job on the assumption that this Administration would stand by its commitments and would hold the line on Syria. So far, I believe it has absolutely done so.
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congress.govJames Jeffrey: “I took this job on the assumption that this Administration would stand by its commitments and would hold the line on…”
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Jeffrey expresses confidence in the current administration's commitment to Syria policy.
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