Thursday, September 05, 2013

SYRIA - President Obama Takes Argument Abroad and IF Assad Goes Unchecked

"Arguing World Credibility at Stake, Obama Seeks Support for Syria Strike Abroad" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 9/4/2013

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SUMMARY:  President Obama took his case for a possible military strike in Syria overseas, appealing to Russia to stop blocking United Nations Security Council action.  Gwen Ifill reports on remarks Mr. Obama's remarks in Stockholm, plus the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's approval of a resolution authorizing the limited use of force.



"Natl. Security Official:  If Assad Goes Unchecked, He'll Use Chemical Arms Again" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 9/4/2013

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SUMMARY:  With bipartisan support mounting, Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken says "the momentum is there" to win approval from Congress to use force in Syria.  Judy Woodruff talks to Blinken about the goals of a military strike and the increased assistance now being sent to the Syrian opposition from the U.S. government.

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