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John McCain: The situation continues to become more radicalized in Syria as 80,000 or more people have been massacred while we sit by…

On the recordMarch 18, 2013
The situation continues to become more radicalized in Syria as 80,000 or more people have been massacred while we sit by and watch and figure out reasons why we can't intervene.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticizes inaction in Syria amidst escalating violence.

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