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The Republican party has a math problem says GOP strategist Steve Schmidt.	the republican party has a math problem says gop strategist steve	The Republican party has a math problem says GOP strategist Steve	the republican party has a math problem says gop strategist steve schmidt.
Every single demographic group in the country that is growing, Democrats are growing their market share. Every single demographic group that is shrinking, Republicans are growing their market share. And that's a fundamental marketing problem.	every single demographic group in the country that is. growing democrats are growing, their market share every single demographic group, that is. shrinking republicans are growing, their market share and that's a fundamental marketing	Every single demographic group in the country that is growing Democrats are growing their market share Every, single demographic group that is shrinking. Republicans are growing, their market share And that's a fundamental marketing	every single demographic group in the country that is growing, democrats are growing their market share. every single demographic group that is shrinking, republicans are growing their market share. and that's a fundamental marketing problem.
And it's part of the reason why the GOP has lost the popular vote in the last 5 out of 6 presidential elections. But it's hard for Republicans to broaden their appeal to, say, young people or Hispanics when there's a big split inside the party on issues like gay marriage or immigration and Republicans haven't even decided exactly how they need to change. Candidates like Ted Cruz argue that the party needs to return to its consistently conservative roots, and then there's the argument about tone versus substance.	and it's part of the reason why the gop has lost the popular vote in the last 5 out of 6 presidential elections but it's hard for republicans to broaden their appeal to say young. people or hispanics when, there's a big split inside the party on, issues like gay marriage or immigration and republicans haven't even decided exactly how they need to change candidates, like ted cruz argue that the party, needs. to return to its consistently conservative roots and then there's the argument about tone versus	And it's part; of; the reason why the GOP has lost the popular vote in the last 5 out of 6 presidential elections But it's hard for Republicans to broaden their appeal to say young, people or Hispanics when there's a big split inside, the party on issues like gay marriage, or immigration and Republicans haven't even decided exactly how they need to change Candidates like Ted Cruz argue that the party needs to return to its consistently conservative roots and. then there's the argument about tone versus	and it's part of the reason why the gop has lost the popular vote in the last 5 out of 6 presidential elections. but it's hard for republicans to broaden their appeal to, say, young people or hispanics when there's a big split inside the party on issues like gay marriage or immigration and republicans haven't even decided exactly how they need to change. candidates like ted cruz argue that the party needs to return to its consistently conservative roots, and then there's the argument about tone versus substance.
Republicans have been arguing since 2012 - do we need to change the pizza or do we need to change the pizza box? And I think the correct answer is we need to change the pizza.	republicans have been arguing, since 2012 - do we. need, to change the pizza or. do we need to change the pizza box? and i. think the; correct answer is we need to change the	Republicans have been arguing since 2012 - do we need to change the pizza or do we need to change the; pizza box? And I think the correct answer, is we need to change the	republicans have been arguing since 2012 - do we need to change the pizza or do we need to change the pizza box? and i think the correct answer is we need to change the pizza.
That's David Frum who was a speechwriter for President George W. Bush. He says it's not enough to change the tone with friendlier, less divisive rhetoric. Frum thinks Republican policies need to change, too, and that means accepting that Obamacare is not going away, same-sex marriage is now the law of the land and that 11 million undocumented immigrants are here to stay. Frum says the party has made some progress.	that's david frum who was a speechwriter for. president george w bush he says it's not enough to change the tone with friendlier less divisive rhetoric frum thinks republican policies need to change too, and that means accepting that obamacare is. not going away, same-sex marriage is, now the law of the land and that 11 million undocumented immigrants are here to stay frum says the party has made some	That's David Frum who was, a speechwriter for President George W Bush He says it's not enough to change the tone with friendlier less divisive rhetoric Frum thinks Republican policies need to change too and that means accepting that Obamacare is not going away same-sex marriage is now the law of the land and that 11 million undocumented immigrants are here to, stay Frum says the party has made some	that's david frum who was a speechwriter for president george w. bush. he says it's not enough to change the tone with friendlier, less divisive rhetoric. frum thinks republican policies need to change, too, and that means accepting that obamacare is not going away, same-sex marriage is now the law of the land and that 11 million undocumented immigrants are here to stay. frum says the party has made some progress.
On one cultural issue, the Confederate flag, we have seen emphatic and decisive change. On another cultural issue, same-sex marriage, we have seen slow evolution that has touched much of the party but isn't yet articulated by the leading presidential candidates.	on one cultural issue the confederate flag we have, seen emphatic and decisive change on another cultural issue same-sex marriage we have seen slow evolution, that, has touched much. of the party but isn't yet articulated, by the leading presidential	On one cultural issue the Confederate flag we have seen emphatic and decisive change On another cultural issue same-sex marriage we have seen slow evolution. that has touched much of the party but isn't yet, articulated by the. leading presidential	on one cultural issue, the confederate flag, we have seen emphatic and decisive change. on another cultural issue, same-sex marriage, we have seen slow evolution that has touched much of the party but isn't yet articulated by the leading presidential candidates.
As for improving the party's image with Hispanic voters, that task was made a lot harder this week by the candidate who is currently in second place in Iowa, New Hampshire and national polls.	as for. improving the. party's image with hispanic voters that, task was made a lot harder this week by the candidate who. is currently. in second place in, iowa new hampshire and national	As for, improving the party's image with Hispanic voters that task was made a lot harder this week by the candidate who is currently in second place in Iowa. New Hampshire and national	as for improving the party's image with hispanic voters, that task was made a lot harder this week by the candidate who is currently in second place in iowa, new hampshire and national polls.
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When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.	when mexico sends its people they're not sending their best they're bringing drugs they're bringing, crime they're rapists and some i assume are good	When Mexico, sends its people, they're not sending their best They're bringing drugs They're bringing crime They're. rapists And some, I, assume, are good.	when mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. they're bringing drugs. they're bringing crime. they're rapists. and some, i assume, are good people.
Donald Trump, whose political persona is built around being outrageous, ended up reinforcing the most negative perceptions of Republicans. There was a huge backlash as companies like Univision and Macy's rushed to cut ties with Trump. But only a few of the other Republican presidential candidates criticized him. Jeb Bush did answer a question asked in Spanish about Trump's remarks after a town hall meeting in Nevada.	donald trump whose political persona is, built around being outrageous, ended up reinforcing the most negative. perceptions of republicans there was, a huge backlash as companies like univision and macy's rushed to cut ties. with trump but only a few of the other republican presidential candidates criticized him jeb bush did answer a question asked in, spanish about trump's remarks after a town hall meeting in	Donald Trump whose political persona is, built around being outrageous ended up reinforcing the most negative perceptions of Republicans There was a huge backlash as companies like Univision and Macy's rushed to cut ties with Trump But only a few of the other Republican presidential candidates criticized him Jeb, Bush did answer. a question asked, in Spanish about, Trump's remarks after a town hall meeting in	donald trump, whose political persona is built around being outrageous, ended up reinforcing the most negative perceptions of republicans. there was a huge backlash as companies like univision and macy's rushed to cut ties with trump. but only a few of the other republican presidential candidates criticized him. jeb bush did answer a question asked in spanish about trump's remarks after a town hall meeting in nevada.
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Bush says, in translation, "I disagree with his remarks. They do not represent the values of the Republican Party, and they do not represent my values." Maybe not a huge profile in courage, but, says Steve Schmidt, there's a reason no major Republican candidate has made a point of taking on Trump.	bush says in translation "i disagree with his remarks they do not represent the values, of the republican party and they do not represent my values" maybe not a huge, profile in courage but, says steve schmidt there's a, reason no major, republican candidate, has made a point of taking on	Bush says in translation "I disagree with his remarks They do not represent the values of the Republican Party and, they do not represent my values" Maybe. not a huge profile, in courage but says Steve Schmidt there's a reason no, major Republican candidate has, made a point, of taking on	bush says, in translation, "i disagree with his remarks. they do not represent the values of the republican party, and they do not represent my values." maybe not a huge profile in courage, but, says steve schmidt, there's a reason no major republican candidate has made a point of taking on trump.
There's an old saying about wrestling with a pig - both of you get dirty, and the pig likes it. And there's something of that going on.	there's. an old saying about wrestling with a pig - both of you get dirty and the pig likes. it and. there's, something of that going	There's an old saying about wrestling with a pig - both of you get dirty and the pig likes it And there's something of, that going	there's an old saying about wrestling with a pig - both of you get dirty, and the pig likes it. and there's something of that going on.
NPR's business news starts with a giant hip check.	npr's business news starts with a. giant hip	NPR's business news starts with a giant hip	npr's business news starts with a giant hip check.
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It was hard, and it's, like, it was disgusting. And I don't want to put my kids in that situation again.	it was. hard and it's like it was disgusting and i don't want, to put my, kids in that situation	It was hard and it's like it was disgusting And I. don't want to put my kids in that situation	it was hard, and it's, like, it was disgusting. and i don't want to put my kids in that situation again.
Here the school is, I mean, it could send only 450-500 ones and there are 700 ones in here. So you cannot imagine the situation. People are sitting and sleeping in the corridors outside. It's considered super-saturated.	here the school is i mean it could send only 450-500 ones and there, are 700 ones in here so; you cannot imagine the situation people, are sitting, and sleeping in the corridors outside it's considered	Here the school is I, mean it could send only 450-500 ones and there are, 700 ones. in here So you cannot imagine the situation People are sitting and sleeping in the corridors outside It's considered	here the school is, i mean, it could send only 450-500 ones and there are 700 ones in here. so you cannot imagine the situation. people are sitting and sleeping in the corridors outside. it's considered super-saturated.
Many of the displaced, like 67-year-old Zena Merhi(ph) from South Lebanon, have been through this before.	many of the displaced like 67-year-old, zena. merhi(ph) from south lebanon have been, through this	Many of the displaced like 67-year-old Zena Merhi(ph) from South Lebanon have been through this	many of the displaced, like 67-year-old zena merhi(ph) from south lebanon, have been through this before.
Ms. ZENA MERHI (Displaced Lebanese Resident) (Through translator): We were refugees in 1976, then in 1983. I know from experience it was time to go.	ms zena merhi, (displaced lebanese resident) (through translator): we were refugees in 1976, then in 1983. i know from experience it was time to	Ms ZENA MERHI (Displaced Lebanese Resident) (Through translator): We were refugees in 1976, then in 1983. I. know from experience it was time to	ms. zena merhi (displaced lebanese resident) (through translator): we were refugees in 1976, then in 1983. i know from experience it was time to go.
Local political parties and aid agencies are organizing the refugees. At a nearby Catholic school, members of Hezbollah are sorting out food, medicine and clothing for the displaced residents. It's one of about 70 schools Hezbollah is present at during the crisis.	local political parties and aid agencies are, organizing the refugees at a nearby catholic school members of hezbollah are sorting out food medicine and clothing for the displaced residents it's one of about 70 schools. hezbollah is, present at during the	Local political parties and aid. agencies are organizing the refugees At a nearby Catholic school members of Hezbollah are sorting out, food medicine and clothing for the, displaced residents It's one of about 70 schools Hezbollah is present at during the	local political parties and aid agencies are organizing the refugees. at a nearby catholic school, members of hezbollah are sorting out food, medicine and clothing for the displaced residents. it's one of about 70 schools hezbollah is present at during the crisis.
The organization's also coordinated huge food drives. A spokesman who goes by the name Abu Heider(ph) says it's not at all surprising that Hezbollah is helping.	the organization's also coordinated huge food drives, a spokesman who goes by the name abu heider(ph) says it's not at, all surprising that hezbollah is	The organization's also coordinated huge food drives. A spokesman who goes by the name Abu Heider(ph) says it's not at all surprising that Hezbollah is,	the organization's also coordinated huge food drives. a spokesman who goes by the name abu heider(ph) says it's not at all surprising that hezbollah is helping.
Mr. AUB HEIDER (Hezbollah Spokesman) (Through translator): By nature, Hezbollah has the capability and the duty to help people and provide shelter. The network is known for its social services and work on the ground.	mr aub heider (hezbollah spokesman) (through translator): by nature hezbollah has the capability and the duty to. help people and provide shelter the network is known for its social, services and work on the	Mr AUB HEIDER (Hezbollah Spokesman) (Through translator): By nature Hezbollah has the capability and the duty to help people and provide shelter, The network; is known for its social, services and work. on the	mr. aub heider (hezbollah spokesman) (through translator): by nature, hezbollah has the capability and the duty to help people and provide shelter. the network is known for its social services and work on the ground.
International aid agencies and some European countries are amassing the necessities for the displaced. Yusef Snadi(ph), living at the Catholic schools, says he's going to be choosy about where the aid comes from.	international aid agencies and. some european. countries, are amassing the necessities for the displaced yusef, snadi(ph), living at the catholic schools says he's going to be choosy about where the aid comes	International aid agencies and some European. countries are amassing the necessities for the displaced Yusef Snadi(ph), living at the Catholic schools says he's going to be choosy about where the aid comes	international aid agencies and some european countries are amassing the necessities for the displaced. yusef snadi(ph), living at the catholic schools, says he's going to be choosy about where the aid comes from.
Mr. YUSEF SNADI (Displaced Lebanese Resident) (Through translator): If we get any aid from the U.S., we'll burn it in the garbage. We don't want any aid from the U.S., nor from Israel.	mr yusef snadi (displaced lebanese resident) (through translator): if, we get any aid from the u.s., we'll burn. it in the garbage we don't want any. aid from the u.s., nor from	Mr YUSEF SNADI (Displaced Lebanese Resident) (Through, translator): If we, get, any aid from. the U.S., we'll burn; it in. the garbage We don't want any. aid from the U.S., nor from	mr. yusef snadi (displaced lebanese resident) (through translator): if we get any aid from the u.s., we'll burn it in the garbage. we don't want any aid from the u.s., nor from israel.
Israeli bombs have destroyed many of Lebanon's key roads and bridges. Israel says it will allow a corridor to funnel humanitarian aid into areas, especially in South Lebanon. But Altaf Musani with the World Health Organization says so far no details have been worked out.	israeli, bombs have. destroyed. many of, lebanon's key roads and bridges israel says it will allow a corridor to funnel humanitarian aid, into areas. especially in south lebanon but altaf musani with the world health organization says so far no details have been worked,	Israeli bombs have destroyed many of Lebanon's key roads and bridges Israel says. it will allow a corridor to funnel humanitarian aid into areas especially in South Lebanon; But Altaf Musani, with the World Health Organization says. so far no. details have been worked	israeli bombs have destroyed many of lebanon's key roads and bridges. israel says it will allow a corridor to funnel humanitarian aid into areas, especially in south lebanon. but altaf musani with the world health organization says so far no details have been worked out.
Our challenge is just making sure that humanitarian convoys, be it trucks through sea routes, through air routes, are guaranteed a safe passage into these places, and we just need to make sure that that stuff gets done there.	our, challenge is just making sure. that humanitarian convoys be it trucks through sea routes through air routes are guaranteed a safe passage into these, places and we just need to make sure that that stuff gets done,	Our challenge is just making sure that humanitarian convoys be it trucks through sea routes through air routes are guaranteed a safe passage into these places and we just need. to make sure that that stuff gets done	our challenge is just making sure that humanitarian convoys, be it trucks through sea routes, through air routes, are guaranteed a safe passage into these places, and we just need to make sure that that stuff gets done there.
Musani says undoubtedly there are women, children and people with chronic conditions who need help. Jackie Northam, NPR News, Beirut.	musani says undoubtedly there are women children and people with chronic conditions who need help jackie northam npr news	Musani says; undoubtedly there are women children and people with chronic conditions who need help Jackie Northam NPR News	musani says undoubtedly there are women, children and people with chronic conditions who need help. jackie northam, npr news, beirut.
The U.S. military confirms that it carried out an airstrike targeting a prominent member of ISIS - a man known as Jihadi John. He's the British citizen seen in videos of beheadings of several people. Those killed include the American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, as well as an American aid worker, Peter Kassig.	the u.s. military confirms that it carried out an airstrike targeting a prominent member of isis, - a man known as jihadi john he's the british citizen seen in videos of beheadings of several people those killed include the american journalists james foley and steven; sotloff as well, as an american aid worker peter	The. U.S, military confirms that it, carried out an airstrike targeting a prominent member of, ISIS - a man known as Jihadi John He's the British citizen seen in videos, of, beheadings of several. people Those killed. include the American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, as, well as an American aid worker Peter	the u.s. military confirms that it carried out an airstrike targeting a prominent member of isis - a man known as jihadi john. he's the british citizen seen in videos of beheadings of several people. those killed include the american journalists james foley and steven sotloff, as well as an american aid worker, peter kassig.
The U.S. drone strike took place in Raqqa, the ISIS stronghold in Syria. The Pentagon says it is still assessing if the target was killed.	the u.s, drone strike took place in raqqa the isis stronghold in syria the pentagon says it is still assessing if the target was	The U.S drone strike took place in Raqqa the ISIS stronghold in Syria The, Pentagon says, it is still assessing if the target was	the u.s. drone strike took place in raqqa, the isis stronghold in syria. the pentagon says it is still assessing if the target was killed.
Now, this airstrike comes as the United States is boosting the amount of arms it's sending to rebels that it supports in the Syrian Civil War. The U.S. is urging peace while arming its allies.	now this airstrike comes as the united states is boosting the amount of arms it's sending to rebels that it supports in the syrian civil war the u.s is urging peace while arming its	Now this airstrike comes, as the United States is boosting the amount of arms it's sending to rebels that it supports in the; Syrian Civil War The U.S is urging peace while arming its	now, this airstrike comes as the united states is boosting the amount of arms it's sending to rebels that it supports in the syrian civil war. the u.s. is urging peace while arming its allies.
Tomorrow in Vienna, Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with delegations from more than a dozen countries. This includes Russia, which entered the war to support the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad. The U.S. wants Assad removed from power. And on the ground in Syria, there are signs of a possible shift. NPR's Deborah Amos has been reporting on the impact U.S.-made missiles are having against pro-Assad forces. She joined us to talk about that. Good morning, Deborah.	tomorrow in vienna secretary of state john kerry will, meet with delegations from, more than a, dozen countries this includes russia which entered the war to support the syrian regime of bashar al-assad the u.s wants assad removed from power and on the ground in syria there are signs of a possible shift, npr's deborah amos has been reporting. on the, impact u.s.-made missiles are having against pro-assad forces she joined us to talk about that good morning	Tomorrow in Vienna. Secretary, of State John Kerry will meet with delegations from more than a dozen, countries This. includes, Russia which entered the. war to support the. Syrian regime. of Bashar al-Assad The U.S wants Assad removed from power And on the ground in Syria there are signs of a possible shift NPR's Deborah Amos. has been reporting on the impact U.S.-made missiles are having against pro-Assad forces She joined us to talk about that Good morning	tomorrow in vienna, secretary of state john kerry will meet with delegations from more than a dozen countries. this includes russia, which entered the war to support the syrian regime of bashar al-assad. the u.s. wants assad removed from power. and on the ground in syria, there are signs of a possible shift. npr's deborah amos has been reporting on the impact u.s.-made missiles are having against pro-assad forces. she joined us to talk about that. good morning, deborah.
Good morning.	good	Good	good morning.
So is there a reliable way to count an increase in rebel strikes using these antitank weapons?	so is there a reliable, way to count an increase in rebel strikes using these antitank.	So is there a reliable, way to count an increase in rebel strikes using these. antitank;	so is there a reliable way to count an increase in rebel strikes using these antitank weapons?
Linda, the count comes from videos that the rebels post on YouTube. Since October - that's when the Russians arrived - there appears to be about 140 strikes. This is more than double any period since the U.S.-vetted rebels received these antitank missiles. They're called TOWs. This is a covert CIA program, and what we know about it comes from the rebels. And they say there's very strict requirements to get resupplied. You have to video the target, you have to return spent cartridges to these CIA operatives who are working in southern Turkey. There's a military operation room there. The supplies now are coming faster than any time we've seen before since the Russian intervention. So the number of strikes against Syrian tanks are going up. What you have now are rebel heroes. They're called tank snipers. They become folk heroes. They call them lion tamers. And this is a play on - Bashar al-Assad, the president of Syria - it's a play on his name, which means lion in English.	linda the count comes from. videos that the rebels post on youtube since, october - that's when the russians arrived - there appears to be about 140 strikes this is more than double any, period since the u.s.-vetted rebels received these antitank missiles they're called tows this is a covert cia program and what we. know about it comes from the rebels and, they say there's very, strict, requirements to get resupplied you. have to video the, target you have to return spent cartridges to these cia operatives who are working in; southern turkey there's a military operation room there the supplies now are coming faster, than any time we've seen before since the russian intervention so the number of strikes against syrian tanks are going up what you have, now, are rebel heroes they're called tank snipers they become folk heroes they call them lion tamers and this. is a play on - bashar al-assad the president of syria - it's a play on his name which means lion in	Linda the count comes from videos that the rebels post on YouTube Since October - that's when the Russians arrived - there, appears to be about 140 strikes This is more than double any period, since the. U.S.-vetted rebels received these; antitank, missiles They're called TOWs This is a covert CIA program and what we know about it comes from the rebels And they. say there's very strict requirements to. get resupplied You have to video the target you have to return spent cartridges to these CIA operatives who are working in, southern Turkey There's a military operation room there The supplies, now are coming faster than any, time we've seen before since the Russian, intervention So the number of strikes against Syrian tanks are. going up What you have. now are rebel heroes They're called tank snipers They become folk heroes They call, them lion tamers And this is a play. on - Bashar al-Assad the president of Syria - it's a play on his name which means lion. in	linda, the count comes from videos that the rebels post on youtube. since october - that's when the russians arrived - there appears to be about 140 strikes. this is more than double any period since the u.s.-vetted rebels received these antitank missiles. they're called tows. this is a covert cia program, and what we know about it comes from the rebels. and they say there's very strict requirements to get resupplied. you have to video the target, you have to return spent cartridges to these cia operatives who are working in southern turkey. there's a military operation room there. the supplies now are coming faster than any time we've seen before since the russian intervention. so the number of strikes against syrian tanks are going up. what you have now are rebel heroes. they're called tank snipers. they become folk heroes. they call them lion tamers. and this is a play on - bashar al-assad, the president of syria - it's a play on his name, which means lion in english.
The TOW program, as you and others have reported from talking to rebels, is not officially acknowledged. But is this a sign that the U.S. is sort of all-in for at least some Syrian rebels?	the tow program as you and others have, reported from talking to rebels is not officially, acknowledged but is this a sign that the u.s is sort of all-in for at least some, syrian	The TOW program as you and others have reported from talking to rebels is not. officially acknowledged; But is this a sign that the U.S is sort. of all-in for at least some Syrian	the tow program, as you and others have reported from talking to rebels, is not officially acknowledged. but is this a sign that the u.s. is sort of all-in for at least some syrian rebels?
Let's focus on sort of. The question really is, who pushed this step up? And reports suggest it was the Saudis. Saudi sources say that Riyadh is supplying these TOWs from their supplies - about 500 of them. And this increase shows that the Turks and the Arab allies, they're not backing down from their support of these opposition rebels. Here's what analyst Noah Bonsey - he's with the International Crisis Group - here's what he says about U.S. approvals.	let's focus on sort of the question really, is who; pushed this step up? and reports suggest it was the saudis saudi sources say that riyadh, is supplying these tows from their supplies - about. 500 of them and this. increase shows that, the turks and the arab allies they're not backing down from their support of these opposition rebels here's what analyst. noah bonsey - he's with the international crisis group - here's what he says about u.s	Let's focus, on sort of The question really is who pushed this. step up? And, reports suggest it was the Saudis Saudi; sources say that Riyadh is supplying, these TOWs from their supplies - about, 500 of them And, this increase shows that the Turks and the Arab allies they're not backing down from their support of these opposition rebels Here's, what analyst, Noah Bonsey - he's with the International Crisis Group, - here's what he says about U.S	let's focus on sort of. the question really is, who pushed this step up? and reports suggest it was the saudis. saudi sources say that riyadh is supplying these tows from their supplies - about 500 of them. and this increase shows that the turks and the arab allies, they're not backing down from their support of these opposition rebels. here's what analyst noah bonsey - he's with the international crisis group - here's what he says about u.s. approvals.
The TOWs in particular - these American-made antitank weapons - they're only being given to groups that have passed American vetting. So the fact that that is continuing, and that it appears that perhaps the supply has even increased, suggests at minimum that the U.S. is not opposed to these measures.	the tows in particular - these american-made antitank weapons - they're only, being given to groups that have passed american vetting, so the fact that that is continuing and that it appears that perhaps. the supply has even increased suggests at minimum that the u.s is not opposed, to these	The TOWs, in particular - these American-made antitank weapons - they're only being given to. groups that have passed American vetting; So the fact that that is continuing and that it appears that perhaps the supply has even increased suggests at minimum that the U.S is not opposed to these	the tows in particular - these american-made antitank weapons - they're only being given to groups that have passed american vetting. so the fact that that is continuing, and that it appears that perhaps the supply has even increased, suggests at minimum that the u.s. is not opposed to these measures.
Not opposed, says Noah Bonsey. He's with the International Crisis Group.	not opposed says noah bonsey he's with the. international crisis	Not opposed says Noah Bonsey He's with the International Crisis	not opposed, says noah bonsey. he's with the international crisis group.
These TOWs, then, have stiffened the resistance to the regime and the Russians. How does that affect this day of talks that Kerry is going to?	these tows then have stiffened the resistance to the regime and the russians. how does that affect this day of talks that kerry is going	These, TOWs then have stiffened the resistance to the regime and the Russians How does that affect this day of talks that. Kerry is going	these tows, then, have stiffened the resistance to the regime and the russians. how does that affect this day of talks that kerry is going to?