The President doesn't need the approval of Congress for Syria

[bigdarryl]

It's not a declared war it's going to be a UN mission he only needs Congress approval if he calls for an act of war

[Cali_Democrat]

1. Do yourself a favor

duck

[treestar]

2. He has the 60 day window

An R Congress - are they not willing to give authorization for something like this?

[cali]

5. no he does not. that's only if there's a credible threat

against the U.S.

[cali]

3. cite anything authoratative for that claim, cowboy

yes, he does need it.

He said so himself- as a Senator.

[BeyondGeography]

4. Russia and China are opposed so I don't see how it's a UN mission

A US, UK, France mission perhaps.

[elleng]

7. Right, probably not a UN mission,

mebbe NATO.

[Go Vols]

6. If its a UN mission,

maybe they will let Mexico and Brazil head this one up beings we did the most in the last two.