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On the recordMay 2, 2017
I think the United States made a terrible mistake 4 years ago or 5 years ago. I think that we should have aided the Free Syrian Army when they were a real viable force.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Engel criticizes U.S. inaction in supporting the Free Syrian Army.

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