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Chris Van Hollen: the destruction of Raqqa and its slow recovery are contributing to a growing sentiment here that the United States…

On the recordApril 23, 2018
the destruction of Raqqa and its slow recovery are contributing to a growing sentiment here that the United States wrecked the city but is unwilling to take responsibility for putting it back together.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen highlights local sentiment about U.S. responsibility in Raqqa's destruction.

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