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On the recordApril 7, 2014
We did not create the Syrian problem. I understand that. We did not create it. But our lack of attention in dealing with it has caused it to fester to a point where now it is a national security threat to our Nation.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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Corker emphasizes the U.S. did not cause the Syrian crisis but failed to address it.

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