Gerlach Takes Stance on Syria

As President Obama tries to find support for launching missiles into Syria, Pennsylvania Sixth District Congressman has made a public statement about the idea of bombing Syria.

Gerlach is opposed to bombing Syria, at least for now.

Gerlach posted this statement on his Facebook page late Thursday:

Thanks to all of those in the District weighing in on the situation in Syria. In the coming days, Congress will consider and debate the President’s request for authorization for the use of military force in Syria in accordance with the War Powers Resolution.

As part of this request, I believe that the President must set forth explicit and detailed justification for U.S. military action, including how such action involves our vital national interest, the objectives that such military action would seek to achieve, and a strategy to address the escalating violence in Syria and the potential long-term impact that military action may have on the U.S. and our allies in the region.

I believe that Congress and the American public deserve complete and honest answers to these serious questions before any decisions can be made on the use of U.S. military force in Syria. And until Congress and the American public receive these answers, I will remain opposed to our military involvement in Syria.
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