Congress struggles to counter Trump on Syria

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Congress struggles to counter Trump on Syria
Washington Times, Oct 15, 2019,  Stephen Dinan and Ryan Lovelace 

Lawmakers streamed back to Washington on Tuesday determined to fight President Trump’s troop pullout from Syria, but they struggled to figure out exactly what they can do about it.

Democratic leaders announced a bipartisan resolution condemning Mr. Trump and urging him to reverse course, but they acknowledged that was largely symbolic. They said they are intent on finding something with more teeth.

Republican leaders were noncommittal on the resolution. They said they want to hear more from the Trump administration but made clear that they are not happy with the way the president’s moves have played out.

“This violence needs to end,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican. He called the escalating clash “completely unacceptable.”


More:  https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/15/congress-struggles-counter-donald-trump-syria/

[Right_in_Virginia]

They said they are intent on finding something with more teeth.

The Constitution gives you "more teeth".  You can pass a declaration of war.  And it's your choice:  Syria or Turkey.  Or, what the hell, both.

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