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Tom Cotton: It is apparent through Russia's actions that their primary objective in Syria is to bolster the Assad regime.

On the recordMarch 7, 2016
It is apparent through Russia's actions that their primary objective in Syria is to bolster the Assad regime.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Russia aims to support the Assad regime in Syria.

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