House Speaker John Boehner sent a letter to the president, requesting that before action is taken on Syria he "Make the case to the American people and Congress for how potential military action will secure American national security interests, preserve America's credibility, deter the future use of chemical weapons, and, critically, be a part of our broader policy and strategy." Ref. USAToday
In an interview on PBS NewsHour, President Obama said he hasn't made a decision on military action in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack. "We want the Assad regime to understand that by using chemical weapons on a large scale. Against your own people, against women, against infants, against children, that you are not only breaking international norms and standards of decency, but you're also creating a situation where U.S. National interest are affected and that needs to stop," He said. Ref. USAToday
President Barack Obama said today that the U.S. Military and his security team are looking at a "Wide range of options" On how to respond to a chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Any U.S. Action would not involve sending troops or waging a long-term campaign, Obama said. Ref. CNN
President Barack Obama said that the United States "Should take military action against Syrian targets" in a Rose Garden address Saturday. However, he said he would seek Congressional approval when Congress returns from recess. Ref. CNN
House Speaker John Boehner says the House will consider a measure on Syrian military action the week of Sept. 9. Ref. USAToday
Whatever action they take I hope it doesn't turn into another Afghanistan or Iraq. We have enough technology now for drone and missile attacks. In my opinion if they cripple Assad's protection then the local rebel troops can do the rest.
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Obama: Strike Syrian Regime But Have Congressional Debate Vote
US Military News
President Barack Obama said he supports a U.S. military strike against Syrian regime targets in response to the regime's use of chemical weapons against its own people, but he called on Congress to debate and vote on how America should react to 'the worst chemical weapons attack of the 21st century."
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