Schatz Says He Now Opposes Syria Strike

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From a press release Thursday (Sept. 5):

“I have weighed the expert briefings and analysis, and listened closely to the people of Hawaii. Though all of us are outraged by the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons, I have concluded that a military strike against Syria is not the answer. Therefore, I will oppose this resolution.”

Note: That’s all the press release said, but the senator apparently is reacting to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s 10-7 vote Wednesday to approve a military strike in response to the apparent deadly chemical weapons attack last month in Syria.

Read Civil Beat’s Schatz Talks Tough on Syria, Downgrades to Request for Debate.

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