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Jackson Lee: ‘I'm going to be a very skeptical critic about Russia's commitment’

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) said she’s a "very skeptical critic about Russia’s commitment," in the ongoing Syrian crisis Tuesday while appearing on Fox News’ Studio B:

SHEPARD SMITH: And now Russia steps up to be a peacemaker. Do you buy it?

SHEILA JACKSON LEE: No! What I’m saying is that now Russia steps up with an idea presented over two years ago by this administration. I’m not a going to throw stones but I’m going to be a very skeptical critic about Russia’s commitment. If they have a plan, let's review it and ultimately I hope the United Nations will set their meeting again and I hope the president and France and great Britain leaders will have the opportunity to vet this proposal. It’s not just about the chemical weapons. It’s about bringing the resolution to the heinous killing of their people. I want peace; I’m ready to look at diplomacy. I have not closed the door on the idea of the strike and I’m not giving a yes vote yet.

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