CNN Anderson Cooper 360 August 31, 2013 00:23:00
It is not employed as a result of cruise missiles. that doesn't do the job. what does the job is what's called a fair -- a fuel air explosive or bomb. those are released by fixed-wing aircraft. the scenario you just described which is cruise missiles take out the integrated air defenses, takes out the commander control, takes out the delivery systems, in other words blinds assad's reality to react. we ensure degradation is achieved, if not, restrike with cruise missiles and once the dead grags you go after the sites known. the concern is where are the chemical munitions now? they probably are ...
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