Political Quotes

On the recordApril 17, 2017
The best way to deal with Raqqa, liberating it is using a force on the ground that's dominated by a Kurdish militia that Turkey hates.
Said by
Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Blinken explains the complexities of U.S. military strategy in Syria, particularly in relation to Turkey's opposition to Kurdish forces.

Share

More from Antony Blinken

May 21, 2024

Your State Department on the morning of October 7 sent out a tweet telling Israel not to engage in military retaliation.

congress.gov
May 21, 2024

There is no doubt that the people of Gaza--children, women, men--are experiencing an acute humanitarian crisis.

congress.gov
Jun 9, 2024

The United States and other world leaders stand by that comprehensive proposal that President Biden laid out 10 days ago.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation