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On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
We have a direct interest here. We not only have humanitarian reasons to respond to the use of chemical weapons, we have a direct American interest in that region.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin highlights the U.S. interests in responding to chemical weapon use in Syria.

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