Tuesday, August 27, 2013

SYRIA - U.S. Possible Response on Use of Chemical Weapons

I regret to say this may be too little, too late.  I am also aware that many Americans are tired of being involved in another war after Iraq and Afghanistan; BUT to let Syria burn, when we can do something, is immoral.

"US Weighs How to Hold Syria Accountable for Alleged Chemical Attack" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 8/26/2013

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SUMMARY:  Secretary of State John Kerry issued a warning to the Syrian government, stating "there must be accountability" for chemical weapon use.  With the United Nations now permitted to begin investigation at the alleged attack site, Judy Woodruff reports on the pressure for a U.S. response.



"U.S. Action on Syria Might Send Message to Other Nations, Reinforce Taboo" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 8/26/2013

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SUMMARY:  How might the United States and other allies respond to what Secretary of State John Kerry calls "undeniable" evidence of chemical weapons used by the Assad regime?  Judy Woodruff discusses options with Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations and Jeffrey White of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

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