17-05-2024 11:14 AM Jerusalem Timing

GOP Congressman: Military Members Keep Telling Me To Vote No On Syria

GOP Congressman: Military Members Keep Telling Me To Vote No On Syria

After President Obama delivered a speech in the Rose Garden where he said the United States "should" strike Syria following a deadly chemical weapons attack, Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) took to Twitter to dispute that claim with comm

After President Obama delivered a speech in the Rose Gamasharden where he said the United States "should" strike Syria following a deadly chemical weapons attack, Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) took to Twitter to dispute that claim with comments from those who would likely carry out that order.

"I've been hearing a lot from members of our Armed Forces," Amash tweeted. "The message I consistently hear: Please vote no on military action against Syria."

Now that Obama has deferred to congressional debate, a vote on striking Syria would likely come up on the week of Sep. 9. The President probably has the support of the Senate, but the vote could have some trouble in the House, as Josh Barro points out.

Since Amash's initial tweet, he's been retweeting comments that have been sent in from military members and veterans.

Many military sources have expressed reservations with action in Syria, especially following service in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, according to Amash.

Here are sample tweets of a number of US military members:

King: 13 year USAF vet here...thanks for actually appreciating our constitution! Vote no to actions in Syria!

George: Former Army Ranger. 2 tours in Iraq. 1 tour in Afghanistan. Please vote no on military action in Syria.

Denbo: former Marine vote no please and thank you.

Matt: Navy vet here. 9 years. I know you will vote no. Thank you!