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Does Obama Have to Act in Syria?

President Obama has warned Syria that using—or even transporting--chemical weapons would be a “game changer.”

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By Warren Olney • Apr 24, 2013 • 51m Listen

President Obama has warned Syria that using—or even transporting--chemical weapons would be a “game changer.” Britain, France and Israel now claim that the al-Assad regime has thrown down the gauntlet. Syria denies the charge, but is the evidence credible? Will the US have to respond? What are the available options?

Banner Photo © Reuters - Handout photo from SANA, Syria's national news agency.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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