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The speaker is saying that Trump sometimes mentioned the idea of protecting Syrian civilians with designated safe areas while he was campaigning. It suggests this was presented as a policy idea rather than a fully detailed plan.
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About Peter Bergen
American journalist, documentary producer, professor, and author
Peter Lampert Bergen is an American journalist, documentary producer, think tank executive, professor, and author. He is best known for his reporting and commentary on foreign policy, national security, and counterterrorism. His work centers on issues of international security and U.S. policy, and he has built a career across journalism, documentary production, academic work, and think tank leadership. His writing and public analysis focus on how governments respond to threats and conflict.
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