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On the recordMarch 23, 2015
the strategy is completely fallen apart. Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah are going to fight for their guy, and we're not going to do a damn thing to help the people who want to change Syria for the better by getting rid of the dictator in Damascus.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham criticizes U.S. inaction in supporting efforts to remove Assad.

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