Gwen Moore Votes Against U.S. Military Action in Syria
Washington, DC,
September 17, 2014
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Foreign Affairs
My constituents have been crystal clear in their staunch opposition to arming •moderate' factions in Syria. Despite my support for the Administration's targeted operations against ISIL forces to date, I cannot support a plan that fails to include strong diplomatic, political, and economic components. I fear the consequences of pursuing such a plan that rejects these critical elements will have lasting consequences for America and her interests for years to come.
Contact: Eric Harris Eric.Harris@mail.house.gov (202) 341- 4293 Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement explaining her vote against U.S. military action in Syria: “My constituents have been crystal clear in their staunch opposition to arming ‘moderate’ factions in Syria. Despite my support for the Administration’s targeted operations against ISIL forces to date, I cannot support a plan that fails to include strong diplomatic, political, and economic components. I fear the consequences of pursuing such a plan that rejects these critical elements will have lasting consequences for America and her interests for years to come. “I agree with President Obama that we must remain vigilant as threats emerge but we must do so in a manner that effectively addresses America’s long term goals in the region. Although I commend the President in his pursuit in building an international coalition to combat the threat posed by ISIL, the United States can ill afford to be the sole leader in such an effort. As a nation, we must engage a true partnership with our global allies, grounded in international cooperation, where the burden is equally shared between partners. We must refrain from repeating the same mistakes of previous administrations.” |
