Underlying this paragraph are several unproven assumptions: that the United States has an interest in Syria, that the United States faces a significant threat from Iran, that the United States has a genuine interest in promoting human rights, and that the Russian attempts to project power throughout the post-Soviet space are dangerous for the United States.

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All human beings understand respectful behavior, intelligent questions, and genuine interest.

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