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Dick Lugar: “Assad has defaulted on his word in the past. He will be judged on his actions and not his promises.”

On the recordApril 18, 2012
Assad has defaulted on his word in the past. He will be judged on his actions and not his promises.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

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Lugar emphasizes Assad's untrustworthiness and the importance of actions over promises.

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