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France Cites Chemical Weapons as a Reason to Intervene in Syria

Hollande has reiterated his support for 'legitimate' intervention

Reason Staff | 8.27.2012 2:46 PM

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French President Francois Hollande warned Monday that the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime would be a legitimate reason for a foreign intervention.

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