I think it's premature to take a decision to arm the opposition movement in Syria because I -- I would challenge anyone to clearly identify for me the opposition movement in Syria at this point.
General Dempsey expresses caution regarding the arming of Syrian opposition forces, questioning the clarity of the opposition's identity.
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