Dean Phillips actually said...

I do not think any of us on this panel and this Congress wish to support or enrich Assad in any way, shape, or form.

the United States needs a holistic, comprehensive, serious strategy that is realistic based on U.S. national security priorities and rooted ...

The people of Syria continue to suffer under butcher Assad. There is no solution so long as the Assad regime remains in power.

History will judge harshly those who choose to be on the side of dictators.