Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2013. In response to the developing situation in Syria, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement:
Syria is undergoing a humanitarian crisis. While the United States cannot stand by as innocent civilians are being massacred, it’s my responsibility as a Member of Congress to make sure we don’t commit resources, the most precious of which are our men and women in uniform, with no comprehensive plan for our involvement.
While I support the President’s authority to initiate action since he was elected by this nation and in light of the divisiveness in Congress today, I will have tough questions for the Administration should they intervene prior to Congressional approval.
In the days ahead I will be seeking more information from our military and intelligence communities. But until I feel it’s imperative to our national security, I will not support preemptive intervention in Syria.
America shouldn’t bear the burden unilaterally, especially since none of our allies, including those in the region, have committed to action.
It’s military families like mine that are the first to bleed when our nation makes this kind of commitment. It’s my obligation to make sure our government honors our troops willingness to sacrifice when we make such a decision.
Source: duckworth.house.gov
