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“We were certainly worried about the deployment of chemical weapons across Syria by all parties, frankly, by the Islamic State as well. So it was a concern.”

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Limited information is available about Andrew Exum, who is known to have been an officer. Specific details about his life, achievements, and impact are not recorded. more

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