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John McCain: The best way to deal with Assad is to transition him out so that the moderate opposition can fill the vacuum.

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
The best way to deal with Assad is to transition him out so that the moderate opposition can fill the vacuum.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the need to remove Assad for a stable Syria.

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