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On the recordJanuary 10, 2018
I just do not think it is credible to suggest that our seat at the table right now comes through any means other than our military presence.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy argues that military presence is crucial for U.S. influence in Syria.

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