On the recordOctober 29, 2017
The United States does not seek to fight the Syrian government or pro-Syrian government forces.
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Rex Tillerson
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congress.govThe United States does not seek to fight the Syrian government or pro-Syrian government forces.
Tillerson clarifies U.S. military objectives in Syria.
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