Polls Show No U.S. Public Support For A Military Strike Against Syria
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*Americans' Distaste For Military Strike On Syria May Be Growing --
Chicago Tribune/Reuters*
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans' opposition to a U.S. military strike
against Syria is increasing as they learn more about the Arab nation's
alleged use of chemical weapons, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that
shows the challenge President Barack Obama faces in seeking congressional
approval for military action.
The poll, conducted September 5 to 9, indicated that 63 percent of
Americans opposed intervening in Syria, up from 53 percent in a survey that
ended August 30. That was ... more »
President Obama Admits That The U.S. Public Does Not Support His Syria Policy
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates
*Obama: "I Understand" American People Aren't With Me On Syria Strike --
CBS*
President Barack Obama also tells Scott Pelley he's willing to consider a
deal that would avoid a U.S. military strike in Syria
(CBS News) WASHINGTON -- In an interview Monday, President Obama responded
to a surprising late proposal that could head off a military strike against
Syria. The Syrians agreed to a Russian proposal to put their chemical
weapons under international control and destroy them.
I talked to President Obama about that, and about a threat Syrian dictator
Bashar Assad made during an ... more »
President Obama: Military Strike On Hold If Syria Abandons Chemical Weapons
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*Obama: Strike 'Absolutely' on Hold if Syria Abandons Chemical Weapons --
ABC News*
If Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gives up his chemical weapons, a
military strike would "absolutely" be on pause, President Obama said today.
"I consider this a modestly positive development," Obama told ABC News'
Diane Sawyer in an interview at the White House when asked whether Syria's
apparent willingness to relinquish control of its chemical weapons would
prevent a U.S. strike.
"Let's see if we can come up with language that avoids a strike but
accomplishes our key goals to make sure that t... more »
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