North Shore U.S. Congressman Moulton Calls for Syria Negotiations

Washington, DC – Friday 10/30/15 Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced his support for a resolution introduced by Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) calling on President Obama to use multilateral negotiations to bring an end to the Syrian civil war and the tragic refugee crisis it has caused and to develop a comprehensive strategy to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

 

Along with 15 other members of Congress, Rep. Moulton emphasized that there is no military solution to the prolonged Syrian civil war and expressed support for the reconvening of negotiations aimed at ending the fighting and providing for a transition towards a popularly supported, accountable Syrian leadership. In supporting the resolution, Rep. Moulton also highlighted the need to address the needs of refugees fleeing Syria and renewed efforts towards a coordinated international strategy to defeat ISIL.

 Moulton added, “It is past time members of Congress support a strategy that seeks a political end to the ongoing civil war in Syria and engages all countries involved.”

 Moulton is closely monitoring the round of talks set to begin on Friday, October 30 in Vienna and will continue engaging with the Departments of Defense and State to support a sound, comprehensive political strategy for the region.

 Joining Congressmen Himes on the resolution are Representatives John Carney, Andre Carson, Yvette Clarke, John Conyers, Keith Ellison, Elizabeth Esty, Marcy Kaptur, Derek Kilmer, Jim McDermott, Bill Pascrell, Mike Quigley, Katherine Rice, Bobby Rush and Jan Schakowsky.

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