The U.S. military had a single purpose in the bombing of the Syrian air base, to retaliate for the use of chemical weapons on Syrian civilians.
The White House has accused Russia of trying to paper over what happened, when the overwhelming evidence points to the use of sarin gas.
U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis:
IN: "The strike...
OUT: ...military campaign."
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U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says the goal for the military operations in Syria remains unchanged, to defeat the Islamic State, but further changes to policy are not in the cards.
IN: "There is...
OUT: ...at this time."
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U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says the use of chemical weapons is never acceptable.
IN: " I just...
OUT: ...stiff price."
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