Some groups have suggested he becomes the leader of the so-called Syrian National Initiative (SNI), but he denies such aspirations himself, saying he is in too poor health to play a major political role.

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He is about 73 and in poor health, and his capture may prove embarrassing.

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Obama consistently frames the issue as this is what he is for, while his political opponents are in favor of letting the poor starve, or those without health insurance die for lack of medical care.

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