Alternative Syria Resolution Being Negotiated In The Senate

[Junkdrawer]

WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative resolution to the situation in Syria that would allow time for the pursuit of a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

The exact language of the resolution is still being hammered out, but a source familiar with the negotiations said that three general points would be pursued: The United Nations would be asked to pass a resolution saying that the Syrian government used chemical weapons; the United Nations would also be required go in and remove all of Syria's chemical weapons by a certain date; and, finally, if the first two points are not met, U.S. military force would be authorized for use in Syria. The specifics of that authorization were still being negotiated as of Tuesday morning.

A replacement resolution along these lines could get the support needed to pass the upper chamber, whose members have been souring on the idea of a limited military strike. On Tuesday morning, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced that he would vote no on an authorization for use of military force. On Monday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) pulled a vote on that authorization amid concerns that it wouldn't have the 60 members necessary for passage.

Senators involved in negotiations for a replacement resolution include John McCain (R-Ariz.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.). In addition, both Obama administration officials and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) have been involved in discussions.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/10/syria-resolution_n_3899899.html

So much for a UN resolution....

[Uncle Joe]

1. I would suggest two changes to the wording of this resolution.

1. Syria doesn't need to admit guilt, unless solid proof is provided they did it and this wasn't an accident caused by the rebels themselves.

2. Assuming the rebels have chemical weapons which I believe is a strong possibility those should be removed as well.

Thanks for the thread, Junkdrawer.

[Junkdrawer]

2. bipartisan????

John McCain (R-Ariz.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) - Warmonger

Bob Casey (D-Pa.) - Warmonger

The rest I'm not so sure, but I'm not holding out hope....

[Hell Hath No Fury]

3. Not liking that resolution, so far.

Will wait to see how this plays out.

[KoKo]

4. Well..with that group of "bi-partisans"....I shiver to think what they

will come up with. The devil will probably be in the details of wording that we will find out way after.

Thanks for the post.