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Bob Menendez: The Syrian Government is, therefore, a major source of instability in the region, and American interests, and those of…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
The Syrian Government is, therefore, a major source of instability in the region, and American interests, and those of the Syrian people, will be better served when Assad steps aside.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez argues that Assad's removal is crucial for regional stability and American interests.

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