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John McCain: Negotiated settlements come about when people believe they cannot win.

On the recordApril 10, 2013
Negotiated settlements come about when people believe they cannot win.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain argues that negotiations require a belief in losing, which Assad does not have.

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