We both know that the Defence Secretary, for some considerable time—as long as he has been Secretary of State—has wanted to extend the bombing campaign into Syria. If we examine the anguished debate that is taking place in America, does the hon. Gentleman agree that in Syria it is difficult to define targets, and to know who is who, which organisation is being struck, and what the effect will be of such airstrikes? Syria provides incredible complexity in such a campaign.
Britain and International Security
Proceeding contribution from
Alex Salmond
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 2 July 2015.
It occurred during Debate on Britain and International Security.
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