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Ed Markey: I believe that until we know more about the rebels, until we can trust the Syrian opposition to control their weapons…

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I believe that until we know more about the rebels, until we can trust the Syrian opposition to control their weapons, the Congress should not allow the President to have the authority to transfer heavy weapons.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey argues against transferring heavy weapons to Syrian rebels due to trust issues.

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