Amash unswayed on Syria strike after classified briefing with Obama advisers
By Zane McMillin
September 01, 2013 at 5:19 PM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Justin Amash remained unswayed about a military strike against Syria after attending a classified briefing Sunday in Washington, D.C.
Amash, R-Cascade Township, reiterated his skepticism in a tweet shortly after leaving the afternoon congressional briefing held by advisers to President Barack Obama.
During the briefing, officials laid out evidence of a chemical attack by Syrian authorities and fielded questions from lawmakers, The Washington Post reported.
"The Obama administration still has not presented a compelling U.S. interest in attacking #Syria or a coherent long-term strategy," Amash tweeted afterward.
In another tweet, Amash said "Several Members of Congress have remarked that nearly 100% of ppl who have contacted them about #Syria are opposed to U.S. military strikes."
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