'Obama’s troubles are deep...critics have lined up. They say whatever response he authorizes will expand Syrian bloodshed or have no effect...on the Assad regime. It will be the beginning of a greater U.S. involvement in Syria’s civil war or, if not followed up, will encourage the Syrians to use chemicals again. At home, Obama faces lawmakers’ demands that he seek congressional approval for any action, based on the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Forget that every president since has essentially paid lip service to its provisions...'
Or how about the lawmakers who say none of this would have been necessary if the United States, more than a year ago, had provided extensive military support for a no-fly zone/safe area within Syria to train the opposition—all without congressional approval...Then there are the historians and lawyers who want to bring in precedents such as Kuwait, Kosovo or Libya, citing moral and international laws. Not that Obama needs any more guidance, but perhaps we in the public should pause for a moment and put ourselves in his shoes.
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