Published on Sep 10, 2013 by Free Wevo
Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he is skeptical of a proposal from Russia to Syria that the country turn over all its chemical weapons to the international community, but he also said it would be a “mistake” to not see where it goes.
The Arizona Republican credited the threat of military action from the United States with getting Russia and Syria to move on the issue, but told “CBS This Morning” on Tuesday that he doesn’t expect much from Syrian President Bashar Assad.
“I’m very skeptical, and we should be since Bashar Assad has refused to acknowledge that he even has chemical weapons,” McCain said. “I think the best test right away would be the Syrian acceptance of international monitors to go to these chemical weapons sites and get them under control immediately. … If he’s serious, then let the monitors in there right away.”
While McCain said he believes the U.S. must still seek to remove Assad from power, the new proposal will delay congressional action, and should.
“Obviously it has to now … as far as Congress is concerned, because we have to see how this plays out. Again put me down as extremely skeptical, but to not pursue this option would be a mistake,” McCain said.
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