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THOMPSON STATEMENT ON SYRIA BRIEFING

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement regarding today’s congressional briefing on Syria:

“I will review all classified information presented to me today, prior to a House vote regarding the resolution for military action in Syria. American involvement in the Syrian Civil War is a vital national security decision and should not be taken lightly. I remained committed to the security and the protection of the American people.”

President Barack Obama on Saturday, August 31, 2013, addressed the nation and suggested possible U.S. military action in Syria. Today, Members of Congress will receive classified information regarding the Syrian Civil War and the alleged attacks on Syrian civilians by President Bashar al-Assad and his regime. 

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