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John McCain: This is basically a formula for stalemate in Syria, with continued carnage and al-Qaeda growth there.

On the recordOctober 30, 2013
This is basically a formula for stalemate in Syria, with continued carnage and al-Qaeda growth there.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain critiques the U.S. strategy as ineffective in Syria.

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