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John Kerry: This revolution in Syria began when Assad attacked young kids who went out into the square to demonstrate for jobs and…

On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
This revolution in Syria began when Assad attacked young kids who went out into the square to demonstrate for jobs and for a future.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry explains the origins of the Syrian revolution against Assad.

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