Sunday, September 1, 2013

Pentagon: Military Strike Won't Be Hurt By Delay



Pentagon Officials Say Strike Won't Be Hurt By Delay -- USA Today

WASHINGTON — Pentagon officials said Saturday that U.S. intelligence capabilities allow the military to track any movement of Syrian targets, which means a missile attack against Syria will be effective despite President Obama's decision to delay a strike until Congress gives its approval.

Obama said Saturday that waiting would not weaken the U.S. ability to strike Syria if he gives the order. He said Syria's use of chemical weapons against its own people deserves a military response.

If Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces try to hide its military assets, U.S. intelligence capabilities can find them, defense officials told USA TODAY. The U.S. military will also likely target buildings.

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My Comment: This issue has now become more about politics than what military options are available now or a few weeks from now.

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