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Tim Kaine: “What is the legal precedent for the United States undertaking military action against forces of the Assad regime?”

On the recordMay 20, 2015
What is the legal precedent for the United States undertaking military action against forces of the Assad regime?
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine questions the legal basis for U.S. military actions against Assad's forces.

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