Senator Chris Van Hollen: Stability and Accountability in Syria

Senator Chris Van Hollen urges the administration to prioritize stability in Syria while protecting vulnerable populations. In a measured statement, he explains his support for lifting sanctions—but only with safeguards.

Van Hollen emphasizes the need for snapback provisions to ensure Syria’s leadership follows through on promises, particularly regarding the treatment of protected minorities. Accountability, he argues, must be built into any diplomatic path forward.