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On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
What makes us believe that, when we train-and-equip them, that they will turn their attention to fighting ISIL?
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono questions the effectiveness of training the Free Syrian Army against ISIL.

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