Cohen Reacts to President Obama's Syria Address
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following President Obama’s address to the nation regarding the situation in Syria, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) tonight made the following statement:
“Following numerous briefings with senior Administration officials and today’s nearly three-hour meeting with Vice President Biden at the White House, I paid close attention to President Obama’s address this evening.”
“While I am convinced that the Assad regime used chemical weapons in an attack on Syrian civilians that violated international law in addition to basic human decency, the American people must have a voice in how the U.S. responds to these violations.”
“I will continue to listen to the concerns of the people of the Ninth District, weigh the classified intelligence made available by the President and his Administration, and consider the vast geopolitical consequences of military action—or inaction—before deciding on the best path forward. I am hopeful that a diplomatic resolution to this humanitarian crisis can be achieved.”