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Walz Statement Following Classified Briefing on Syria

Statement

By: Tim Walz
By: Tim Walz
Date: Sept. 1, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

Today, Representative Tim Walz (D-MN) issued the statement below following a classified briefing by the Administration on Syria.

"I appreciate the Administration providing the informative briefing on the situation in Syria today. As I've said from the beginning, the use of chemical weapons is despicable and there is a moral responsibility to defend the defenseless, but we cannot rush into this decision. I look forward to hearing from southern Minnesotans and debating this issue with my colleagues in Congress to make sure the national security of our nation is paramount."

Last week, Representative Walz joined over 100 of his colleagues in sending President Obama a letter urging him to consult with Congress before taking military action in Syria.


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