U.S. House backs plan to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels
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STORY: The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday (September 17) to approve President Barack Obama's plan to arm and train Syrian rebels to battle Islamic State, a major part of his campaign to "degrade and destroy" the Sunni militants.
The House approved the measure authorizing the training plan until Dec. 11 by a vote of 273-156. While it was passed with bipartisan support, it was opposed by significant numbers of Democrats and Republicans.
"I do not support, nor will I support, combat troops on the ground -- that's not what this is about," said Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. "I believe that Mr. McKeon, who worked so hard to put this amendment together, took many precautions, set a high standard in terms of criteria, standards that the administration and this training must meet," she added.
Republican Representative of Texas Ted Poe, said: "The amendment is to train and equip Syrian rebels. Well let's see how that wor
STORY: The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday (September 17) to approve President Barack Obama's plan to arm and train Syrian rebels to battle Islamic State, a major part of his campaign to "degrade and destroy" the Sunni militants.
The House approved the measure authorizing the training plan until Dec. 11 by a vote of 273-156. While it was passed with bipartisan support, it was opposed by significant numbers of Democrats and Republicans.
"I do not support, nor will I support, combat troops on the ground -- that's not what this is about," said Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. "I believe that Mr. McKeon, who worked so hard to put this amendment together, took many precautions, set a high standard in terms of criteria, standards that the administration and this training must meet," she added.
Republican Representative of Texas Ted Poe, said: "The amendment is to train and equip Syrian rebels. Well let's see how that wor