Tag Archives: Middle East

Associated Press: Mark Smith: ‘President Obama Seeks Syria Support On Capitol Hill’

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press– U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, I believe testifying in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “Preparing for a prime-time speech on Syria, President Obama is lobbying lawmakers to back … Continue reading →

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The White House: Weekly Address- President Obama Calling for Limited Military Action in Syria

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:The White House– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) “In his weekly address, President Obama makes the case for limited and targeted military action to hold the Assad regime accountable for its violation of international norms prohibiting the use of … Continue reading →

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VOA News: ‘Key U.S. Lawmakers Signal Support for Strikes on Syria’

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:VOA News– U.S. Senator Bob Corker (Republican, Tennessee) Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee (113th Congress) “The Obama administration is intensifying pressure on U.S. lawmakers to authorize the use of force in Syria, after last month’s chemical attack that … Continue reading →

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Associated Press: ‘Senate Dems, GOP Largely Support Syria Action’

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press– U.S. Senator Bob Corker (Republican, Tennessee) Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee (113th Congress) “Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee say they support a US military strike in Syria, though Republicans say they have concerns about … Continue reading →

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Associated Press: ‘President Obama To Seek Congressional Approval On Syria’

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press– left to right: Vice President Joseph R. Biden (Democrat, Delaware) and President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) for anyone whose new to America. “President Barack Obama says he will seek congressional authorization for the use of force in … Continue reading →

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Associated Press: ‘Egypt’s Army Tightens Grip’

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press with a look at a demonstration of freedom in Egypt. “Egypt’s military moved to tighten its control of key institutions and slapped a travel ban on President Mohammed Morsi and allies in preparation for an almost certain push … Continue reading →

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James Miller Center: President Jimmy Carter: ‘Statement on Iran Rescue Mission’

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:James Miller Center– President James E. Carter (Democrat, Georgia) 39th President of the United States. You can also see this post on Blogger. “President Carter offers his condolences for the families of those who died in the attempted rescue of American … Continue reading →

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Foreign Affairs: Gideon Rose- ‘Iraq in Retrospect’

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Foreign Affairs– welcome to Iraq, also known as Hell on Earth. Source:FRS FreeState “Ten years ago this week, the United States and a few of its allies invaded Iraq, writing the final chapter in Washington’s checkered decades-long relationship with Saddam … Continue reading →

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VOA News: Henry Ridgewell- ‘Kurdish Gains in Syria Rattle Turkey’

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Erik Schneider

Source:VOA News– a little look at life in Syria today. Source:FRS FreeState “Voice of America (VOA) is an American international broadcaster. It is the largest[2] and oldest U.S. funded international broadcaster.[3][4] VOA produces digital, TV, and radio content in 47 … Continue reading →

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Secretary Hillary Clinton: ‘Delivers Remarks on Syria’

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Erik Schneider

Source:FRS FreeState “U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks on Syria following the meeting of the Action Group on Syria in Geneva, Switzerland on June 30, 2012… From the U.S. Department of State Source:U.S. Department of State– Secretary Hillary … Continue reading →

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