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On the recordMay 22, 2018
I am extremely concerned by Iran's continued and disturbing presence in Syria and equally concerned and troubled by the administration's lack of a strategy to ensure that Iran is not able to maintain a permanent foothold in the country.
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Brad Schneider
Democratic · Illinois

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Schneider expresses concern about Iran's influence in Syria and the lack of a U.S. strategy.

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