Do you accept the conclusion, broadly, that Assad used chemical weapons against Syrians? Yes. And I'm on the record for years of agreeing with that broad assessment. Thank you. Among the attacks, The US assessed Assad was responsible for two attacks in Douma and Kancheikun in Syria. As a member of Congress and as a presidential candidate, and as recently as this month, in your written responses to this committee, you have cast doubt on the assessment that Assad is culpable in these two attacks. (01:38–01:47)
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