Recently, there have been calls in the United States to "talk" to Syria. However, the problem is not so much talking to Syria, in a manner equivalent to having a cup of coffee with someone of the opposite gender. The real issue is that the West is looking for a long-term meaningful relationship with the possibility of compatibility or even marriage.
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