DeGette Urges President To Seek Congressional Vote Before Use Of Military Force Against Syria

DENVER – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) released the following statement today urging President Obama seek a Congressional vote before any use of military force against Syria:

"As intelligence reports continue to be released and responses are weighed by the Administration, I strongly urge the President to seek a Congressional vote before any military force against Syria is executed and so Congress can exercise its Constitutional Authority.

"While there is no question that the intelligence indicating the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons on its own people, including innocent women and children, is abhorrent and inexcusable; the decision to enact military force is one which requires a thorough discussion and debate in Congress."

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