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David Cicilline: “The use of chemical weapons was horrific. I think there is ample evidence that the Assad regime is responsible for that…”

On the recordSeptember 3, 2013
The use of chemical weapons was horrific. I think there is ample evidence that the Assad regime is responsible for that and should be held accountable.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline asserts the need for accountability for the Assad regime's use of chemical weapons.

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