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Christopher Shays: “I am concerned it will inflame the region and retaliate not only Iran and Hezbollah against Israel but at the same time…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2013
I am concerned it will inflame the region and retaliate not only Iran and Hezbollah against Israel but at the same time embolden and empower these rebel forces.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut

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Shays warns about potential regional escalation due to military action.

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