U.S. Intervention in Syria
I n the wake of the chemical weapons attack reportedly launched by the Syrian Government that killed and wounded large numbers of civilians, the Obama Administration has been considering options for a potential U.S. response, and members of Congress have weighed in for and against intervening militarily. Last year, the President said that any use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would constitute a “red line” that would necessitate a U.S. response. Some lawmakers have questioned the wisdom of issuing such a warning, saying that it boxed in the president and put his credibility at stake, while others…
