On the recordApril 3, 2017
The civilized world must make it clear that when you gas people as part of a military operation, that is a war crime.
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congress.govThe civilized world must make it clear that when you gas people as part of a military operation, that is a war crime.
Cardin emphasizes the need for accountability for war crimes committed by Assad.
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