Reaction to President Barack Obama‘s decision to seek congressional authorization before launching any military action on Syria has been met by approval by Hawaii’s congressional delegation.

Where they stand on such action is varied. … As to a position on whether to take action against Syria, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, said it was premature. …

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-Hawaii, said while no one condones the use of chemical warfare, she would not support military action. … (Read Hanabusa’s Aug. 26 statement here.)

Update: In a revised statement, Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, said, “Congress must weigh in. And this decision should spur an important debate, allowing us to review the facts. Most importantly, this assures the country that the gravity of taking military action is weighed fully before decisions are made. I will continue to participate in briefings with the President’s senior national security advisors and reviewing relevant intelligence in order to give this decision the serious consideration it deserves.”

Note: It’s not clear whether U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, who is scheduled to travel to Asia next week, has yet issued a formal statement on developments in Syria. Congress is expected to end its summer recess and return to D.C. Sept. 9.

Photo: The USS Barry launches a Tomahawk cruise missile from the ship’s bow. (DVIDSHUB)

—Chad Blair