Levin makes statement on Syria

Senator Carl Levin issued a statement on the situation in Syria following consultations with the Obama administration Thursday.

In a press release, Levin stated:

“I have previously called for the United States to work with our friends and allies to increase the military pressure on the Assad regime by providing lethal aid to vetted elements of the Syrian opposition.  Tonight (Thursday), I suggested that we should do so while UN inspectors complete their work and while we seek international support for limited, targeted strikes in response to the Assad regime’s large-scale use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people.  I appreciate the administration’s continuing efforts tonight to consult with Congress about the situation in Syria, and its commitment to further consultations with Congress.”

Levin is the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.