Blumenauer Statement on Syria Resolution

Statement

After urging the President to involve Congress in the decision about whether to attack Syria, when he does so, I owe the courtesy to hear the administration's arguments and plans for military action before making my final judgment.

That said, it is hard for me to see a good outcome from military action. It remains unclear to me who the "good guys" are in this war. There are many possible unintended consequences. Any strike, no matter how limited, carries serious risk of collateral damage to innocent civilians. There is also the strong probability of retaliation from other parties inspired and supported by the Assad Regime, Iran, Hezbollah, or other terrorist forces.

In the end, the question is what the outcome will be and what next steps will follow, even if the action is "successful." I look forward to the evidence and the deliberation. The American public is well served by taking the time to understand and get this right.

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