On the recordJune 16, 2015
My heart grieves for the Syrian people. I only wish that we had made some different policy choices in Washington 3 years ago when the Free Syria Army was begging us to aid and equip them.
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congress.govMy heart grieves for the Syrian people. I only wish that we had made some different policy choices in Washington 3 years ago when the Free Syria Army was begging us to aid and equip them.
Engel reflects on past U.S. policy failures regarding support for Syrian opposition.
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