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John McCain: The end of the Assad regime would sever Hezbollah's lifeline to Iran, eliminate a longstanding threat to Israel.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
The end of the Assad regime would sever Hezbollah's lifeline to Iran, eliminate a longstanding threat to Israel.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain outlines the strategic benefits of ousting Assad for U.S. interests.

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