Boehner: Obama has obligation to consult Congress on Syria, meets with White House
Source: Washington Examiner
House Speaker John Boehner has met with the White House regarding Syria, his spokesman said Monday.
“This afternoon, the Speaker had preliminary communication with the White House about the situation in Syria and any potential U.S. response,” Boehner spokesman Brendan Buck said. “The Speaker made clear that before any action is taken there must be meaningful consultation with members of Congress, as well as clearly defined objectives and a broader strategy to achieve stability.”
With potential military action against Syria under consideration by the White House, House Speaker John Boehner send out a statement earlier Monday urging President Obama to consult with Congress and explain his decision to the American people.
“The president is commander-in-chief. With that power comes obligations,” Boehner said. “One, of course, is to consult with Congress on the options he sees as a viable response,” Boehner said. “Meaningful consultation should happen before any military action is taken.”
A Boehner aide told the Washington Examiner earlier that no one from the Obama administration or his national security team has contacted Congress about actions they are considering against the Assad regime, which administration officials believe was responsible for the recent chemical weapons attack against its own citizens.
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The weakest Speaker in history loves to pretend he has some real power.
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