07/14/2011
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"I think an American presence is absolutely essential in Syria. I think a complete withdrawal... would only create a power vacuum."
"The world cannot and must not pretend Assad is the legitimate head of the State."
"I was greatly concerned by the announcement that the United States, as was the chairman, that we withdraw our military presence of Syria."
"The time has come to put Turkey on notice that if they acquire the S-400 system, Congress will no longer support Turkey's participation in the F-35 program."