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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
I support the U.S. Government's decision to pressure the Russians through diplomatic channels to help end the violence in Syria with a view to a transition of power.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn emphasizes the need for U.S. diplomatic pressure on Russia regarding Syria.

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