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While a strong moderate military force is essential, I do believe success on the battlefield can only set the condition for the political solution in Syria.

I also think it's critical that the people of Syria have an alternative other than ISIS or other radical terrorist groups like it or the Assad regime.

I am pleased that the strategy that the administration has developed for defeating ISIS does include the training and equipping the moderate Syrian opposition.

I think that's very important, because it certainly would degrade their capability.