But frankly in terms of Russia and Syria and Iran, gaining a critical foothold, and the Kurds losing all faith in us, that damage maybe irretrievable.
Chris Coons: “But frankly in terms of Russia and Syria and Iran, gaining a critical foothold, and the Kurds losing all faith in us…”
On the recordOctober 13, 2019
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Senator Coons discusses the potential consequences of U.S. foreign policy in relation to Turkey and its impact on alliances.
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