And he has to make practical judgments about what steps we can take, both acting alone and in concert with partners, to bring about the result that we want and that is best for the United States, as well as for the Syrian people.

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Fletcher supporters argue that the Norwood-Dingell bill would bring about an explosion in lawsuits, which could result in higher premiums for those covered, or worse, in small businesses jettisoning their health coverage because it has become too expensive to maintain.

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While an EMP incident or attack has the potential to bring about a future like that featured in Revolution, such a result is by no means a forgone conclusion.

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