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On the recordJune 17, 2014
The shocking events in Iraq this past week demonstrate the threats posed by continuing chaos in Syria which has given rise to dangerous new extremist groups.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights the security threats from chaos in Syria and Iraq.

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