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On the recordApril 27, 2016
I wonder why the President has not directed us to prevent these civilian fatalities and casualties by taking out Assad's air force.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker expresses concern over the lack of presidential action to protect civilians in Syria.

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