Ashton Carter actually said...

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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Carter advocates for removing Assad to allow for rebuilding Syria.

03/23/2015

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