US avoids 'red lines' after Syria chemical claims

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/US-avoids-red-lines-after-Syria-chemical-claims/articleshow/21969067.cms

The United States refused to set new "red lines" for Syria on Wednesday as claims of a horrific chemical arms strike reignited debate over Washington's reluctance to intervene in the civil war.

Claims by Syrian rebels that President Bashar al-Assad's forces massacred 1,300 people in a chemical weapons attack near Damascus sparked new pressure for action on Capitol Hill.

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"I'm not talking about red lines. I'm not having a debate or conversation about red lines ... I'm not setting red lines," said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

The White House meanwhile refused to specify what, if any action Assad would face if it was proven that his forces were behind the attack in which many victims apparently choked to death.

What's the word for a situation with no good solutions?

[LearningCurve]

1. There is no obvious solution

All possible responses have hazards. However, if you are going to draw a line in the sand, you have to be willing to respond if someone crosses it.