09/03/2013
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"There isn't a simple solution to the problem of Syria and even with a commitment of much greater funds, the battle is likely to last for many more years."
"A settlement that arises from a negotiated transfer of power stands a far greater chance of improving Syrians' lives."
"It suggests to the world that the United States is, in fact, a paper tiger."
"We have a humanitarian, a moral, and a strategic interest in Syria."