On the recordApril 25, 2013
For the Syrian Government to utilize chemical weapons on its people crosses a line that will change my calculus and how the United States approaches these issues.
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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With King Abdullah II of Jordan and an Exchange With Reporters
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