Labrador against use of force in Syria
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September10, 2013 |
Congressman Raúl Labrador announced today that
he will vote against any Congressional
authorization of the use of force against Syria.
The Congressman carefully reviewed all of the
arguments for and against a potential U.S.
attack – including attending a classified
briefing and speaking with a member of the
Administration – and reached the conclusion that
a military assault on Syria would harm, rather
than improve, our national security.
“I gave the Administration a chance to make
their case, but they couldn’t make it,” he said.
“Nothing they said changed the fact that we are
not the police force of the world, we don’t have
any compelling national interest in Syria, and
it’s doubtful that an alternative government in
Syria will be any better than the current one.
While no one doubts that Bashar al-Assad is a
brutal dictator, it’s very likely that removing
him power will embolden al-Qaeda and other
terrorists.
“We also can’t rule out the possibility that -
despite the Administration’s assurances - a
Congressional authorization to use force against
Syria will lead to the use of U.S. ground
forces. After our experience in Iraq, I couldn’t
think of anything worse than putting our brave
servicemen and women in harm’s way to police a
civil war in a land in which we have no vital
interests. Better options are available, and we
should use them.
“I will vote ‘no’ on any Congressional
authorization to use force against Syria, and I
will encourage my colleagues to do the same.” |
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