Thursday, January 05, 2017

WORLD_ SYRIA_ Recalling Syria 'Red Line,' Kerry Says US Didn't Back Down

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Recalling Syria 'Red Line,' Kerry Says US Didn't Back Down

By Matthew Lee, AP Diplomatic Writer


WASHINGTON — Jan 5, 2017, 5:47 PM ET

Touting his four years as secretary of state, John Kerry on Thursday attempted to explain one of the most contentious moments in American diplomacy during his tenure: President Barack Obama's failure to enforce his "red line" warning to Syria about using chemical weapons.

In a news conference meant to promote his achievements, Kerry said that Obama didn't backtrack in 2013 on his ultimatum to Syrian President Bashar Assad not to attack rebels or civilians with his chemical weapons arsenal. Kerry said this "unfair perception" nevertheless hurt U.S. credibility.

The elaborate explanation of events more than three years ago reflected the lingering importance that many of the Obama administration's critics, as well as some international allies, ascribe to the episode. Even some U.S. officials have grumbled that Obama signaled that he wasn't prepared to use force in Syria or the Middle East, and could buckle under pressure.

READ MORE: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/kerry-obama-backtrack-syria-red-line-44581511


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