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John McCain: “If Assad were taken down, it would be the greatest blow to Iran in 25 years.”

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
If Assad were taken down, it would be the greatest blow to Iran in 25 years.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain argues that removing Assad would significantly weaken Iran's influence in the region.

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