The Obama administration is making the case for a U.S. military strike against Syria

U.S. Makes Case for Military Strike on Syria Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered August 30, 2013
U.S. Makes Case for Military Strike on Syria

The Obama administration is making the case for a U.S. military strike against Syria amidst pushback with House Speaker John Boehner insisting that the president actively consult with Congress and the British Parliament vote to not authorize support for a strike. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, The New York Times; Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; John Harwood, CNBC and The New York Times.

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