Walz Opposed to Syria Proposals

Press Release

Today, Representative Tim Walz returned to Washington, DC with a message from his constituents on Syria.

"While I believe the use of chemical weapons is despicable and the world must take action to ensure that cruel dictators are not allowed to use such weapons without repercussions, at this time I cannot in good conscience support current proposals to take unilateral, military action."

Walz cited his skepticism that even limited military action would stay limited due to unforeseen consequences and his concern that it could result in American boots on the ground with no defined strategy to bring them home.

In the past two weeks, Representative Walz has reached out to southern Minnesotans for their input, participated in a classified briefing in DC, and studied proposals for intervention. On Friday, residents from across southern Minnesota, of varying political beliefs, showed up to share their opinion with Representative Walz at his Congress on Your Corner event in St. Peter. The message has been clear and consistent: oppose unilateral, US military intervention.

Representative Walz commended President Obama for seeking Congressional approval before launching military strikes saying, "After 12 years of war, the American public has every right to weigh in and expect that their views be represented in Congress."

In August, Representative Walz joined over 100 of his colleagues in sending President Obama a letter urging him to consult with Congress before taking military action in Syria.

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