Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria: Saturday morning, President Obama laid out the case for a targeted military action against Syrian regime targets as a result of the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons that killed over one thousand people–including hundreds of children.
“After careful deliberation, I have decided that the United States should take military action against Syrian regime targets,” the President said.
I've long believed that our power is rooted not just in our military might, but in our example as a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. And that’s why I've made a second decision: I will seek authorization for the use of force from the American people's representatives in Congress.
On Tuesday, President Obama and the Vice President sat down with a group of bipartisan Congressional lawmakers to discuss the situation in Syria. “I've made a decision that America should take action,” President Obama said. “But I also believe that we will be much more effective, we will be stronger, if we take action together as one nation.”
On Friday, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations Samantha Power spoke about the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons against Syrian and the need for an international response.
Learn more about President Obama's response and get the latest news from the White House about the situation in Syria here.
Fonte: White House