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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
I think that the key thing is to demonstrate, particularly to the Houthis, that, in fact, there is no military objective, there is no military end to this conflict, and that they are best to try to secure a negotiated settlement.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the need for a negotiated settlement in the conflict.

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