John McCain actually said...

Rather than closing off the prospects for some kind of a negotiated transition that is acceptable to Syria's opposition, military intervention is now needed to preserve this option as credible.

Context

McCain argues military action is necessary to maintain negotiation options for Syria's future.

02/13/2012

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