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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Is it fair to say it is in our national security interests for Damascus not to be handed over to Assad, a proxy for Iran, in any final settlement, that you cannot have Iran dominating Damascus?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the importance of preventing Iranian control in Damascus.

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