Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) was one of two congressmen to visit Syria last week. He toured Syria’s capital, Damascus, and met with Syrians on the ground to discuss their needs during the country’s political transition. His visit comes just months after former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Rep. Stutzman about his visit, his meeting with the new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and what the US’ priorities for Syria should be in the coming period.
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