Rep. Rooney Issues Statement on Syria
October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Syria:
"The administration's decision to remove our remaining troops from Syria is strategically short-sighted, erodes our credibility amongst our regional partners and fortifies Russia's position in the conflict.
"The Syrian Kurds have been a critical ally in the fight to eradicate ISIS, and they continue to be a crucial partner in the stabilization of the region--holdin . . .
"The administration's decision to remove our remaining troops from Syria is strategically short-sighted, erodes our credibility amongst our regional partners and fortifies Russia's position in the conflict.
"The Syrian Kurds have been a critical ally in the fight to eradicate ISIS, and they continue to be a crucial partner in the stabilization of the region--holdin . . .