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Wisconsin's representatives weigh in on Syrian crisis: Lacey Crisp of WTMJ reports: "Members of Congress are getting regular briefings from the President on what's going on in Syria. The images from Syria are hard to look at; men, women and children seriously injured, possibly from sarin gas from their own leader. Rep. Mark Pocan was recently near the Syrian border, 'It's unfortunately a volatile area.' Rep. Gwen Moore said in a statement, 'The atrocious acts President Assad has committed against his people are a direct violation of human rights and a threat to our international peace.' Wisconsin's Congressional delegation is cautious about getting involved militarily, especially after faulty intelligence led to the invasion in Iraq. All Members of Congress agree they are glad they will have a say. 'I want to see what evidence they have that the Assad regime did in fact deploy chemical weapons against its own people,' said Rep. Ron Kind."
 
 
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