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John McCain: Rather than closing off the prospects for some kind of a negotiated transition that is acceptable to Syria's opposition…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
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.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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

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