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Published on February 14, 2016 by Gary Grappo

Ambassador Grappo Interviewed on the Leslie Marshall Show on Syria Crisis

Published first at The Leslie Marshall Show on February 10, 2016

Interviewed on the nationally syndicated radio program, The Leslie Marshall Show, Ambassador Grappo comments on the brewing security and  refugee crises in Syria as the Al Assad regime’s forces, backed by Russian air strikes and Iranian-led Iraqi, Pakistani and Afghan militias, move on the major city of Aleppo. To listen, click here.

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