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On the recordJanuary 10, 2018
Mr. Assad must be held accountable for his activities, and that cannot be compromised in a final political settlement.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the need for accountability for Assad in any political resolution.

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