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Barack Obama: I have determined that the Government of Syria's human rights abuses constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat.

On the recordApril 28, 2011
I have determined that the Government of Syria's human rights abuses constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Executive Order Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Human Rights Abuses in Syria.

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