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Clinton repeats the assertions of Carney and other officials earlier that the developments on the Russia proposal and other options in Syria have been dependent on the ongoing, credible threat of military action from the United States via the push for authorization in Congress.
by Colin.McDonald 1:34 PM

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We called that yesterday....they're just catching up with the fact we know their lack of gamesmanship...easy call! It's always about saving oBmas face.

In reality Putin took the lead diplomatically from Obama who refused to negotiate with Syria...or Russia. Remember he refused to meet Obama in Russia...he refused to speak or dialogue with Assad......