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| http://bit.ly/2hZkJn7 | Colorado delegation condemns attacks in Syria, pushes Obama to be honest to Americans in military response | 2013-08-27 | 2013 | 2013-08 | Republican | House | CO | Mike Coffman | C001077 | bit.ly | legacy | By Allison Sherry Denver Post August 27, 2013 Colorado’s Congressional delegation pushed President Barack Obama Tuesday to explain his plan to the American people on how he will respond in Syria after the country’s alleged use of chemical weapons against rebels last week. Americans are “understandably reluctant to support further military engagement,” said Democratic Sen. Mark Udall. “The president needs to explain his plan.” Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, said if members needed to return to Washington to approve military action, “then so be it.” Congress is adjourned until Sept. 9 for a five-week recess. “President Obama must not act unilaterally,” Gardner said. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, said he wouldn’t support extended involvement since the United States is not “in danger of an imminent attack.” “I will support the president should he conduct a limited strike on Syria in order to deter (Syrian President) Assad from further use of chemical weapons, but I would not support involvement beyond that because this is an intractable sectarian struggle,” Coffman said. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, said through a spokesman “we must be careful and measured” in a response “due to the enormous challenges in the region and the complexity of the situation.” Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, encouraged the president “to fulfill his obligation to consult with Congress before authorizing the use of military force and explain the reasons for proposed actions to the American people.” Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, called the use of chemical weapons “abhorrent” and said the United States needed to work with its allies to “figure out the appropriate response and I think that’s what the White House is doing right now,” she said. “I’m waiting to see what the Obama administration is going to come up with on something that would be appropriate in this situation.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |