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Title updated to reflect the major takeaway. Obama said that he and his various advisors feel that Syria must be attacked in response to their usage of chemica
by loupeabody 13y ago
Title updated to reflect the major takeaway.
Obama said that he and his various advisors feel that Syria must be attacked in response to their usage of chemical weapons. He specified that there would be no infantry sent to Syria, just a long distance strike of "limited duration and scope". Congress will hold a vote on whether or not to approve the attack. The President has the authority to order the strike, with or without the approval of Congress.
*edit: see reply
- thenmar 13y agoHe didn't say he needed congress to approve, just that he was going to have congress vote. He also emphasized that he does have the authority to strike without congress's approval.
- loupeabody 13y agoYeah, you're right. I'll update my comment