On the recordMarch 23, 2015
That's why hastening that political transition--Assad out and the political forces, to include the moderate Syrian forces now opposing Assad, have the opportunity to rebuild the country.
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congress.govThat's why hastening that political transition--Assad out and the political forces, to include the moderate Syrian forces now opposing Assad, have the opportunity to rebuild the country.
Carter advocates for removing Assad to allow for rebuilding Syria.
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I agree with you, also, about the Assad regime. It's a reason why Assad can't be part of the future of that country.
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We need Congress to come together around providing normal, stable, responsible budgets, because the lack of stability represents one of the single biggest strategic risks to our enterprise at DOD.