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Barack Obama: I think there is no evidence that Iran has been playing a constructive role in Syria.

On the recordAugust 8, 2012
I think there is no evidence that Iran has been playing a constructive role in Syria.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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