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Ed Markey: I mean, the position of the United States was clear, and that is that he has given up the legitimacy of governing people…

On the recordMarch 10, 2015
I mean, the position of the United States was clear, and that is that he has given up the legitimacy of governing people who he is oppressing.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the U.S. stance on Assad's legitimacy as a leader.

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