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On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
It was my impression early in this conflict that when this arose, and by the way, it is important to remind everyone that this was not a U.S.-instigated thing.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes that the Syrian conflict was initiated by Syrians, not the U.S.

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