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U.S. "looking for the actual evidence" of Syria chemical attack, Mattis says
CBS News ^ | April 12, 2018 | David Martin

Posted on 04/14/2018 5:31:47 AM PDT by WisconsinRep

But testifying before Congress Thursday morning, Defense Secretary James Mattis seemed more cautious.

"I believe there was a chemical attack and we're looking for the actual evidence," Mattis said.

U.S. officials say blood samples provided by medical workers confirm the presence of chemicals but do not tell which side used them -- the regime or, as the Russians have claimed, rebels seeking to overthrow the regime. An international team of experts is expected to arrive in Syria on Saturday, but even if they are allowed to visit the scene of the attack, they will not be able to determine who did it.

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia; Syria
KEYWORDS: jamesmattis; mattis; nevertrumpertrolls; russia; syria
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It's a good thing we bombed Syria before we had the "actual evidence." Can't let the facts interfere with your agenda.
1 posted on 04/14/2018 5:31:47 AM PDT by WisconsinRep
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To: WisconsinRep

Well let pop off a few missiles then..

What a weird morning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=girnJH7tvpM


2 posted on 04/14/2018 5:34:07 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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It's a good thing we bombed Syria before we had the "actual evidence." Can't let the facts interfere with your agenda.

Who used chemicals or if they were even used at all is of no importance to our mission in Syria.

3 posted on 04/14/2018 5:34:21 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: WisconsinRep

Huh? Shoot first ask questions later?


4 posted on 04/14/2018 5:35:15 AM PDT by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: All

5 posted on 04/14/2018 5:36:19 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: WisconsinRep

6 posted on 04/14/2018 5:36:42 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: WisconsinRep

Pathetic.


7 posted on 04/14/2018 5:37:19 AM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: WisconsinRep

I’m at the front of the line in opposition to this intervention, but this article is from Thursday, 4/12. Mattis, last night, stated that he has subsequently seen evidence of a chemical attack. Again, I oppose what DJT did, but this is old news.


8 posted on 04/14/2018 5:37:21 AM PDT by JonPreston (All)
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To: Drew68

9 posted on 04/14/2018 5:38:11 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: JonPreston

The article is posted now for a very good reason. Yesterday, Mattis said there’s no evidence.

When asked last night for the evidence, all he said was “I’m confident.”

That’s not evidence. That’s Colin Powell 2.


10 posted on 04/14/2018 5:39:25 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: WisconsinRep

Well you are wrong.

Mattis stated this old news story early in the day and when he got briefed later, stated there was conclusive evidence of Syrian and Russian involvement.

Russia propagandists lose again, and have to twist and spin the facts.

...and Russia DID NOTHING !


11 posted on 04/14/2018 5:40:24 AM PDT by rbmillerjr (Reagan conservative: All 3 Pillars)
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To: SisterK

You gonna shoot? Don't talk.. Shoot!

12 posted on 04/14/2018 5:41:56 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Travis McGee

Occams Razor


13 posted on 04/14/2018 5:44:14 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Travis McGee

And Putin aint giving up Tartus


14 posted on 04/14/2018 5:45:36 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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"I believe there was a chemical attack and we're looking for the actual evidence,"

Backwards, Jimmie boy. Do it this way:

- First, look for actual evidence;

- THEN, believe what the actual evidence shows.

15 posted on 04/14/2018 5:45:41 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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Ya know...my first instinct is to believe there is concrete evidence Assad gassed the children, but.....with a shadow government in control of our nation, ????


16 posted on 04/14/2018 5:49:44 AM PDT by servantboy777
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“do not tell which side used them”

False Flag Alert!


17 posted on 04/14/2018 5:50:49 AM PDT by McGruff (We are watching a coup attempt. In our own country.)
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To: Travis McGee

All this Chem Weapon stuff has been trotted out again and again as an excuse for action.

Assad is a bad actor, he is aligned with Russia

Damn old Donald Trump is colluding with Putin /s

Lets just do it or send our boys home.


18 posted on 04/14/2018 5:51:43 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: WisconsinRep

This was written 4/12/18. But you know this don’t you.


19 posted on 04/14/2018 5:56:04 AM PDT by JPII Be Not Afraid
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Putin is impotent unless he is bullying the small kid on the block.

Putin trolls shriek a lot just like Russia.

They do nothing.


20 posted on 04/14/2018 5:57:29 AM PDT by rbmillerjr (Reagan conservative: All 3 Pillars)
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