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Ed Markey: “Well, I think that if the Iranians seem to feel that they are exempt from this process and they are a continuing and…”

On the recordMay 16, 2016
Well, I think that if the Iranians seem to feel that they are exempt from this process and they are a continuing and increasing problem in Syria, then unless the United States raises this issue in a formal way that puts Russia on the spot, then I am just afraid we are going to see again a repetition syndrome that escalates inside of Syria.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey expresses concern over Iran's influence in Syria and the need for U.S. action.

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