Still Undecided, Obama Favors 'Limited, Narrow' Act in Syria -- ABC News
President Obama today said he has "not made any decisions" on whether to launch a military strike on Syria, but sought to assure the American public and the international community that if he does, it will be a "limited, narrow act."
"We're not considering any open-ended commitment," Obama said, adding, "In no event are we considering any kind of military action that would involve boots on the ground, that would involve a long-term campaign."
The president said that punishing Syria would send a message that the "international community cares about maintaining this chemical weapons ban."
Alongside Vice President Joe Biden and leaders from Baltic nations, the president called the crisis in Syria "a challenge to the world."
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