[bert]

In alliances, it is not necessary for all to have the same capabilities.

Turkey and the GCC are American allies and do not posses the chemical weapons expertise of America. If the weapons are captured, it will be prudent for our experts to take control of them and assure safe disposition.

[robowombat]

Yes, there are plenty of characters on the ground in Syria who gaining possession of chemical weapons such as Sarin could be a nightmare. Considering how many chemical weapons the Syrians have it is going to be difficult to keep at least some from getting in the wrong hands.