"Trump must explain what this military escalation is intended to achieve and how it fits into the broader goal of a political solution," Sanders said on Twitter.
Trump must explain what this military escalation is intended to achieve and how it fits into the broader goal of a political solution.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) 7 апреля 2017 г.
He added that he is "deeply concerned the strike in Syria could lead the U.S. back into the quagmire of long-term military engagement in the Middle East."
"If the last 15 years have shown anything, it’s that such engagements are disastrous for American security, our economy and our people," Sanders added.
If the last 15 years have shown anything, it’s that such engagements are disastrous for American security, our economy and our people.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) 7 апреля 2017 г.
Syrian opposition claimed Tuesday forces loyal to President Bashar Assad had used a chemical gas on people in the northwestern province, killing nearly 80 and injuring 200. Assad argued his government has no chemical weapons after agreeing to have them destroyed in 2013. He also ruled out having used chemicals against own people.
