President Asks Congress To Debate And Vote On Syria

In a special speech from The White House, President Obama this afternoon continued to make his argument in support of the U.S. taking action in Syria.

Despite what he described as his belief in Presidential power to take action, he said he’s asked the U.S. House and Senate to debate whether the nation should take action in Syria and vote on the matter. The President said he’s made that request to House and Senate leaders this afternoon. Debate could begin on September 9th when Congress returns from recess or sooner.