Support Builds In Congress For U.S. Strike Against Syria -- Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama's drive to build support for an attack against Syria gained significant momentum as a range of congressional leaders, including House Speaker John Boehner, urged wary rank-and-file lawmakers to back a resolution authorizing the use of military force.
Mr. Boehner (R., Ohio) said Tuesday that striking Syria in retaliation for President Bashar al-Assad's alleged use of chemical weapons on civilians was necessary to reassure U.S. allies of American resolve and put adversaries such as Iran on notice.
"This is something that the United States as a country needs to do," Mr. Boehner said after a White House meeting with Mr. Obama and senior members of the House and Senate. "I'm going to support the president's call for action. I believe my colleagues should support this call for action."
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