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On the recordJuly 16, 2013
Historically, how successful has the U.S. been in using the provision of military assistance to empower moderate rebel groups?
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin questions the effectiveness of U.S. military aid to Syrian rebels.

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