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Chris Murphy: “I would share those concerns to the extent that your answer suggests that the future role of the U.S. military in Syria…”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2018
I would share those concerns to the extent that your answer suggests that the future role of the U.S. military in Syria will be aimed at addressing Iranian and Iranian-backed military presence there.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy expresses concern about U.S. military's future role in Syria regarding Iranian influence.

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