Rep. Stivers Issues Statement on U.S. Policy in Syria
October 09, 2019
October 09, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. policy in Syria, following the launch of Turkish operations:
"It is now clear that the presence of U.S. troops was a stabilizing force in Northern Syria.
"Within two days of the withdrawal of U.S. troops, Turkish forces have read this decision as an invitation to launch offensive operations against our partners, the Kurdish forces.
"This could . . .
"It is now clear that the presence of U.S. troops was a stabilizing force in Northern Syria.
"Within two days of the withdrawal of U.S. troops, Turkish forces have read this decision as an invitation to launch offensive operations against our partners, the Kurdish forces.
"This could . . .