Syria

Alameda Demos Pass Resolution in Favor of Alternatives to Military Acion in Syria

 Alameda Demos Pass Resolution in Favor of Alternatives to Military Acion in Syria  ACDCC  No Responses »
Sep 052013
 

Democrat DonkeyThe following resolution was unanimously passed by members of the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee on Sep. 4, 2013

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REPRESENTATIVE BARBARA LEE AND MIKE HONDA’S EFFORTS TO SEEK ALTERNATIVES TO ARMED INTERVENTION IN SYRIA

Whereas, the United States has accused the government of Syria of using chemical weapons against its civilian population and is, as a consequence, proposing armed intervertion in the Syrian civil war; and

Whereas, it is unclear what the effect or duration of such intervention would be, opening the door to a long term military involvement; and

Whereas, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, along with 60 of her Democratic colleagues, has proposed that the United States instead take the lead in bringing this issue before the United Nations Security Council; therefore

Be it Resolved, that the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee fully supports the efforts of Congresswoman Barbara Lee and her colleagues to find positive alternatives to armed intervention by the United States in Syria; and

Be it further Resolved, that the ACDCC immediately communicate this resolution to Congresswoman Lee, Senator Boxer, and Senator Feinstein.

Statement of California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton on Use of Military Force in Syria

 Statement of California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton on Use of Military Force in Syria  ACDCC, Politics  No Responses »
Aug 292013
 

I agree with the 193 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are urging the President to seek Congressional approval for any military action with respect to Syria.

Congress should be shown definitive proof concerning the Syrian government’s role in the use of chemical weapons. The memory of weapons of mass destructions that failed to materialize in Iraq – which continues to undergo turmoil long after our departure – is far too fresh in many of our minds to demand anything less.

Congress must debate the wisdom of engaging in yet another military adventure in the Middle East after receiving all the independently verified facts.

John Burton

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I appreciate Mr. Burton taking such a strong statement, which I support as a State party member.