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Dick Lugar: The general prediction that I see among observers of this situation is that Assad might go, but the chaos that would…

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
The general prediction that I see among observers of this situation is that Assad might go, but the chaos that would ensue would be horrible with regard to the killing of people and the general melee.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

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Lugar warns of potential chaos following Assad's possible removal.

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