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Re: President Barack Obama said Monday he would put plans for airstrikes against Syria on hold if Bashar Assad's regime were to turn over control of its chemical weapons.

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So Putin provides BO an opportunity to save face. BO has boxed himself in, at least in the public's perception, so I hope he takes it. IMO his only other choice is to strike regardless of Congress's vote. To do nothing renders the "bully pulpit" toothless for himself and potentially for his successors. He reminds me of Jimmy Carter, just too nice a guy - doesn't want to offend anybody, believes others will do the right thing. He doesn't appear to like using his power, rather prefers to be trusting and hopefull others will do as he does - the right thing. Unfortunantly it's not realistic. Certainly he is not a strong President. Poor negociator, too quick to conceed in an effort to compromise. Like Carter a gentle pious-type guy. So sad that is a weakness. But it is.


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President Barack Obama said Monday he would put plans for airstrikes against Syria on hold if Bashar Assad's regime were to turn over control of its chemical weapons.
By: clo in ALEA
Tue, 10 Sep 13 2:55 AM 		Msg. 14667 of 54959

President Barack Obama said Monday he would put plans for airstrikes against Syria on hold if Bashar Assad's regime were to turn over control of its chemical weapons.

"Absolutely. If in fact that happens," Obama said in an interview with ABC, one of six he sat for at the White House on Monday.

Obama added, in an interview with NBC, that the proposal is a "potentially positive development."

Though the president initially anticipated broad congressional support for military action, Obama conceded that support for his proposal isn't strong. "I wouldn't say I'm confident" that Congress will authorize action, he told NBC.

For more information... http://www.politico.com


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