Congressman: US Military Members Oppose Strike on Syria

TEHRAN – A US lawmaker said that members of the military have told him to vote against military intervention in Syria, arguing that President Barack Obama “hasn’t come close” to justifying war against Syria,according to FNA.

“I’ve been hearing a lot from members of our Armed Forces,” Rep. Justin Amash (R-Michigan) tweeted, according to the Business Insider.

“The message I consistently hear: Please vote no on military action against Syria.”

Amash expressed his stance after Obama announced on Saturday he would seek congressional approval for any action. “President Obama hasn’t come close to justifying war in Syria,” he tweeted.

Last week, Amash issued a series of tweets arguing that unauthorized strikes against Syria would be unconstitutional and illegal.

Many military service members have expressed reservations with attacking Syria, especially following the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Congressional approval could prove difficult for Obama, where skepticism and anxiety in both parties about his drive toward military action have been high.

More than 140 lawmakers have signed a letter saying it would be unconstitutional for the president to take military action without getting authorization from Congress.

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