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Roger Wicker: “Is the President steadfast in having a goal that includes Mr. Assad being removed from power?”

On the recordMay 20, 2015
Is the President steadfast in having a goal that includes Mr. Assad being removed from power?
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker seeks clarity on the President's stance regarding Assad's removal.

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