Lowey Statement on Syria Strikes

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, issued the following statement regarding U.S.-led missile strikes against Syria:

“These strikes, carried out in coordination with our allies, were a measured and appropriate response to the Assad regime’s inhuman use of chemical weapons on Syrian civilians. I remain concerned that the Administration lacks a long-term strategy for Syria. It is clear that a new AUMF is necessary to provide our armed forces with a clear and focused mission and adequate resources to protect U.S. interests, provide regional stability, and help Syrians rebuild.”

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