Is Obama Done Playing Footsie With Assad?

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As we brace for Aleppo’s fall, there are signs that the White House may realize it can’t train an army while playing nice with its enemy.

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Published Nov. 17 2014 5:45AM EST

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Is Obama Done Playing Footsie With Assad?

As we brace for Aleppo’s fall, there are signs that the White House may realize it can’t train an army while playing nice with its enemy.

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