Assad Quote by Adam Schiff
![“I think Hillary Clinton is right. I think it isn't enough to leave [Bashir] Assad in place, because as long as he is there, there is going to be a recruiting magnet for ISIS.” quote by Adam Schiff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc3/adam-schiff-10222_assad_i-think-hillary-clinton-is-right-i-think_777476.jpg)
“I think Hillary Clinton is right. I think it isn't enough to leave [Bashir] Assad in place, because as long as he is there, there is going to be a recruiting magnet for ISIS.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Syria, 2023
Leaving Assad in power fuels ISIS recruitment; removing him is essential to curb extremism.
In simple terms: Assad’s presence fuels ISIS; removal needed.
Key Takeaway
Support actions to end Assad’s rule.
Themes
politics
security
terrorism
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy making
- military strategy
- humanitarian aid
- diplomacy
Key Concepts
regional stability
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is removal the only solution?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Military intervention may cause unintended consequences.
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![“I don't like [Bashir] Assad at all. But Assad is killing ISIS. Russia is killing ISIS.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/128/donald-trump-18_assad_i-don-t-like-bashir-assad-at-all-but-ass_1162206.jpg)
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![“[Hillary] Clinton is too much into regime change and a little bit too aggressive without knowing what the unintended consequences might be. Yes, we could get rid of Assad tomorrow, but that would create another political vacuum that would benefit ISIS.” quote by Bernie Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/089/bernie-sanders-233_aggressive_hillary-clinton-is-too-much-into-regime_1016656.jpg)
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![“We have to do one thing at a time. We can't be fighting ISIS and fighting [Bashar]Assad. Assad is fighting ISIS. He is fighting ISIS. Russia is fighting now ISIS. And Iran is fighting ISIS.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bca/donald-trump-18_assad_we-have-to-do-one-thing-at-a-time-we-can_115458.jpg)
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