Thursday, September 5, 2013

CRS: DOD Estimates ‘Over 75,000 Troops’ Needed to Secure Syria’s Chem Weapons

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Just forget it.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) said in a report released on August 20 that the Pentagon has estimated it would take “over 75,000 troops” to secure Syria’s chemical weapons.

Meanwhile, the draft text of the resolution authorizing President Barack Obama to use force in Syria that is being taken up by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today prohibits the president from putting ground troops in Syria "for the purpose of combat operations"--but appears to leave open the possiblity that the president could put troops in Syria to secure chemical weapons.

More @ CNS News

2 comments:

  1. 75,000 troops? Wasn't that the number that Lincoln called for to suppress the rebellion?

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    1. You sure ruined my day.....:) Precisely and great point. Two Tyrants.

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