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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Sen. Kennedy Requests Classified Briefing For Members of Congress On Recent Chemical Attack In Syria

Letter

Date: April 10, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Defense Foreign Affairs

Dear Leader McConnell,

I write today to respectfully request a classified briefing on the recent violence in Syria. Media reports published over the weekend indicate at least 42 people are dead after a chemical attack near Damascus. This attack and other similar chemical attacks in the region are of grave concern.

In order to fully understand the ongoing situation, a classified briefing would help members understand who is responsible for the attack, disclose background on previous chemical weapon attacks in the region, and reveal the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's (ISIS) latest position in Syria. Officials with knowledge of the situation should share their views on the impact for the region if American forces stay or leave Syria.

This situation is dire, and I request this briefing take place as soon as possible. Thank you for your consideration of my request, and I look forward to working with you on this critical issue.

Sincerely,


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