WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is blaming the Syrian government for using deadly chemical weapons in what he calls a “clear violation of human decency.”
In remarks in the Senate on Monday, the Democratic leader said failure of the United States to respond would embolden hostile forces worldwide.
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Reid made the remarks as President Barack Obama faces stiff resistance from Democrats and Republicans to his request for the authority to use military force against Syria.
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The U.S. blames the Assad government for a chemical weapons attack that killed more than 1,400 civilians last month.
Reid said the Senate will be voting to uphold a century-long tradition that chemical weapons have no place on the battlefield. Reid moved for a key procedural vote on Wednesday.
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