McConnell on Syria: It Was Time To Act
‘Over the weekend, America’s all-volunteer armed forces executed a challenging mission with precision and excellence. At the president’s order, the United States joined with our British and French allies in military action to respond to Bashar al-Assad’s use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. I support both the actions taken and the underlying objectives.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the U.S. military action in Syria that took place this past weekend:
“I want to begin this morning by commending the men and women who make up the world’s most capable military.
“Over the weekend, America’s all-volunteer armed forces executed a challenging mission with precision and excellence. At the president’s order, the United States joined with our British and French allies in military action to respond to Bashar al-Assad’s use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. I support both the actions taken and the underlying objectives.
“The tactics the Assad regime has employed to consolidate gains and terrorize the people of Syria have stood in defiance of the clear U.S. position that the use of chemical weapons is unacceptable. It was time to act.
“Americans have become used to flawless execution on the part of our uniformed military. Times like these compel us to pause and appreciate their excellence and heroism. We must remember that none of it could occur without extensive training, careful planning, robust investment, and the professionalism, dedication, and bravery of our service members.”
Related Issues: America's Military, Syria
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