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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMcCain wants strict timeline for Syria to turn over chemical weapons
Source: Reuters
McCain wants strict timeline for Syria to turn over chemical weapons
By Susan Heavey
WASHINGTON | Tue Sep 10, 2013 2:52pm BST
(Reuters) - Influential Republican Senator John McCain said on Tuesday he is working to modify a congressional resolution authorizing U.S. military force in Syria to include a "strict" timeline for Syria to turn over chemical weapons.
The amendment is a response to new diplomatic developments designed to ward off a U.S. military strike, highlighted by Russia's agreement Monday to get Syria to turn over its chemical weapons.
Speaking on CBS' "This Morning" program, McCain said he was "extremely skeptical" about such a diplomatic solution but that "to not pursue this option would be a mistake."
"Some of us are already working on a modification to a Congressional resolution that would require strict timelines and strict guidelines that would have to be met as part of the authorization for the president" to use military force, he said.
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By Susan Heavey
WASHINGTON | Tue Sep 10, 2013 2:52pm BST
(Reuters) - Influential Republican Senator John McCain said on Tuesday he is working to modify a congressional resolution authorizing U.S. military force in Syria to include a "strict" timeline for Syria to turn over chemical weapons.
The amendment is a response to new diplomatic developments designed to ward off a U.S. military strike, highlighted by Russia's agreement Monday to get Syria to turn over its chemical weapons.
Speaking on CBS' "This Morning" program, McCain said he was "extremely skeptical" about such a diplomatic solution but that "to not pursue this option would be a mistake."
"Some of us are already working on a modification to a Congressional resolution that would require strict timelines and strict guidelines that would have to be met as part of the authorization for the president" to use military force, he said.
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McCain wants strict timeline for Syria to turn over chemical weapons (Original Post)
Eugene
Sep 2013
OP
There should be a timeline in any action voted on by Congress in the matter of Syria. McCain is at
Thinkingabout
Sep 2013
#3
snooper2
(30,151 posts)1. Yo Dude, you FUCKING LOST REMEMBER!
warrior1
(12,325 posts)2. shut up grampy
The President has this under control.
Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)3. There should be a timeline in any action voted on by Congress in the matter of Syria. McCain is at
Least consistent which is more than can be said about a lot of others who jumped on voting to invade Iraq.
malaise
(269,020 posts)4. Tell that 'effin lunatic
to GFH - Cheney style!!!
That is all.
polly7
(20,582 posts)5. I have a feeling what he's hoping for is an impossible timeline. nt.
TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)7. Yep--"THREE DAYS!! WITH FULL DOCUMENTATION--OR ELSE!!!"
McCrazy won't let anyone derail his war.
No more Wars grandpa now get off my lawn
wandy
(3,539 posts)8. My dear Mr. Mcain. Giving a choice between trusting you......
or Mr. Putin to resolve this situation. I think I'll go off and learn a few words of Russian, probably starting with thanks.
John, go to you're room!