Obama seeks support from McCain and Graham on Syria action
President Obama gained conditional backing from Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham for military action in Syria. They urged a strong case to Congress and said limited strikes could be insufficient, framing broader intervention as necessary to deter Assad and aid opposition forces.
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International debate grows over possible strike on Syria
The United States weighs a punitive strike against Bashar al Assad’s regime after the Aug 21 chemical attack. Obama seeks congressional authorization as McCain Graham and others call for a strong case. Assad warns regional war, while Russia China Turkey and France express caution or opposition.
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