Donald Trump said "It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 6, 2017

It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons.

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