On the recordOctober 27, 2015
Our differences with Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime are very substantial, but the benefits of ending this conflict are even greater.
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Anne W. Patterson
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congress.govAnne W. Patterson: “Our differences with Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime are very substantial, but the benefits of ending this conflict…”
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Acknowledging significant geopolitical differences while advocating for conflict resolution.
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