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On the recordApril 18, 2012
Having met Assad, I agree that the likelihood of President Assad stepping aside voluntarily is rather remote.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin expresses doubt about Assad's willingness to resign.

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