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Adam Kinzinger: “I agree with you, I mean, I think toppling him by force is not the best answer. The best is a peaceful transition to…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2014
I agree with you, I mean, I think toppling him by force is not the best answer. The best is a peaceful transition to maintain the state.
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Adam Kinzinger
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Kinzinger advocates for a peaceful transition in Syria rather than forceful removal of Assad.

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