Complete Transcript of Syria Speech
From CBS News
President Obama on Tuesday night told the American public that the threat of a military strike should stay on the table while the U.S. and its allies take more time to pursue a diplomatic resolution with Assad.
. . . Mr. Obama said that, given Syria's recent offer to give up its chemical weapons, he's asked the leaders of Congress to postpone their vote on the use of force. The administration will work with its allies in the United Nations, he said, to put forward a resolution requiring Assad to give up the weapons. The international community will also give U.N. inspectors an opportunity to report their findings on the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
In the meantime, Mr. Obama said, he's ordered the U.S. military to "be in a position to respond" in case diplomatic efforts fail.
Our ideals, principles & national security are at stake in Syria—and that's why we must act: http://t.co/9uaOryb8Rp, pic.twitter.com/ZOGB5bVcj8
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 11, 2013
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