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On the recordMay 12, 2025
However, we must remember that the current leadership in Syria achieved its position through force of arms, not through the will of its people.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham warns about the legitimacy of Syria's leadership amid sanctions discussions.

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