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On the recordMarch 25, 2014
Our goals remain to: (1) counter violent extremism and prevent the establishment of a terrorist safe-haven in Syria; (2) avoid the collapse of the Syrian state and its institutions; (3) prevent the transfer or use of chemical weapons (CW); (4) support and bolster the security of Syria's neighbors; (5) alleviate humanitarian suffering resulting from the conflict; and (6) help foster a negotiated transition leading to a representative government that is responsive to the needs of the Syrian people.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez outlines U.S. policy goals regarding the Syrian conflict.

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