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On the recordApril 9, 2012
We've got to arm the Syrian opposition. And only when Assad feels threatened by that, that kind of counterattack will he even think about leaving, hopefully, or going to real negotiations.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Senator Lieberman advocates for arming the Syrian opposition to pressure Assad.

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