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On the recordJanuary 10, 2018
I think it is just the reverse with Mr. Putin. I think he likes having a proxy of Iran in Syria.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin expresses concern that Putin benefits from Iran's influence in Syria.

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