Without Russia, Assad could not wantonly go on murdering his own people--through gassing, hanging, or other despicable methods.
Richard Blumenthal: “Without Russia, Assad could not wantonly go on murdering his own people--through gassing, hanging, or other despicable…”
On the recordMay 22, 2017
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Blumenthal emphasizes Russia's role in enabling Assad's actions in Syria.
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