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U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Culver City), the whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, was bubbling with enthusiasm today after President Obama’s nationwide address last evening on Syria.
“On the eve of the anniversary of Sept. 11,” Ms. Bass said, “President Obama demonstrated immense leadership by presenting a path forward in Syria, one that would remove chemical weapons from Syria’s control while avoiding military strikes.
“The President poignantly outlined the facts behind the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons to the American people. He highlighted the resulting threats to our national security. He asserted the need to hold Syria accountable for its horrendous use of lethal gas that killed more than 1,000 people.
“I applaud the President’s commitment to pursuing all diplomatic options prior to a military strike.
“While the threat of military action remains on the table and I remain undecided about the Congressional authorization for the use of military force, I strongly support the Obama administration’s strategy to ensure that Syria disables all of its chemical weapons and accepts longstanding international law by signing the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
Ms. McCruiston, deputy press secretary, may be contacted at aonya@mail.house.gov
