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John Kerry: If Assad is arrogant enough, and I would say foolish enough, to retaliate to the consequences of his own criminal…

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
If Assad is arrogant enough, and I would say foolish enough, to retaliate to the consequences of his own criminal activity, the United States and our allies have ample ways to make him regret that decision without going to war.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warning against Assad's potential retaliation while assuring no war involvement.

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