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On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
But long term, we do not have a solution, and we are back to where we were, in a long process with perhaps emboldening the recruitment of extremists.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the need for a long-term solution beyond military options.

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