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Ilhan Omar: So, Ambassador, if it turns out that the Turkey or Turkish-backed forces have used chemical weapons on civilians, what…

On the recordOctober 22, 2019
So, Ambassador, if it turns out that the Turkey or Turkish-backed forces have used chemical weapons on civilians, what responsibilities does that trigger for the United States?
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Questioning U.S. responsibility in the event of chemical weapon use by Turkey.

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