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On the recordSeptember 17, 2014
If we find enough Sunnis in Iraq and Syria who are willing to fight against ISIS, that is when we will start to be successful.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Smith highlights the importance of Sunni partnerships in combating ISIS.

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