Should Obama Seek Congressional, Public Approval on Syria?

Name: Should Obama Seek Congressional, Public Approval on Syria?
Uploaded: 2013-08-30T23:42:36Z
Duration: P506S
Description: Even if they believe the evidence shows that Syria's Assad regime executed a deadly chemical weapons attack, some lawmakers believe the president should seek congressional approval ahead of any military strike. Jeffrey Brown gets debate on the issue from Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., and Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas.

Clip: 08/30/2013 | 8m 26s

Even if they believe the evidence shows that Syria's Assad regime executed a deadly chemical weapons attack, some lawmakers believe the president should seek congressional approval ahead of any military strike. Jeffrey Brown gets debate on the issue from Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., and Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas.

Aired: 08/30/13

Rating: NR

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Should Obama Seek Congressional, Public Approval on Syria?

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