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John Kerry: The alternative is that you stand back and do nothing and Syria, in fact, implodes, becomes an enclave state.

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
The alternative is that you stand back and do nothing and Syria, in fact, implodes, becomes an enclave state.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry warns against inaction leading to Syria's collapse and increased regional threats.

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