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“We have to create a process which has legitimacy for the people of Syria. And we have to have a process where the Russians and the Iranians and the neighbors - all of them, Saudis, Turks, Qataris, a very complicated brew - that you have to bring them together and they can find agreement. That's the fundamental premise of the Geneva Communique that you will have, by mutual consent, a process of transition.”

Quote by John F. Kerry

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John F. Kerry is a seasoned American politician who served as the United States Secretary of State. Born on December 11, 1943, in Massachusetts, he graduated from Yale University. He was first elected to Congress in 1972 and served as a Senator until 2013. As Secretary of State, Kerry was committed to promoting global peace and security, particularly his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East were highly regarded. more

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