US: ‘Irrefutable’ evidence for Syria chemical weapons claims lacking from Obama administration ?????
White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough (L), US President Barack Obama (R) { Photo Attached }
Press TV- Iran
Monday, September 9, 2013
The administration of US President Barack Obama has admitted that it lacks “irrefutable, beyond-a-reasonable-doubt evidence” for its claims that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in an attack last month.
The Obama White House has accused the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of using chemical weapons in an attack near capital Damascus on August 21.
In an interview with CBS News’ Face the Nation on Sunday, the Syrian President rejected the allegations that he was behind the deadly chemical attack in August.
Washington has not provided any conclusive evidence for its claims as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the information provided to Russia as “some sketches” which contained “no supporting facts.”
And now, Obama’s top aide, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough, has said that Washington claims are based on a “common-sense test” not any “irrefutable” evidence.
"This is not a court of law. And intelligence does not work that way," said McDonough on Sunday. “The common-sense test says he [President Assad] is responsible for this. He should be held to account.”
Meanwhile, key members of the Obama administration are struggling to muster support for the White House’s war plans against Syria both from abroad and from within US public and Congress.
Obama’s Secretary of State John Kerry is now in Europe courting Washington’s allies in an all-out push for an attack on Syria.
Kerry held talks with Arab League foreign ministers in Paris and is set to travel to London next before returning to Washington on Monday to continue selling the proposed “limited military strikes” plan at home to the growingly skeptical Congress and American public.
The White House’s lobbying efforts come as recent polls show a growing opposition to the administration’s war plans amid the US public.
A recent Gallup poll has shown that support among Americans for a US military action against Syria is among the lowest for any military intervention in the past two decades.
A recent Washington Post-ABC News poll has also shown that nearly 60 percent of Americans are against missile strikes on Syria.
Also on Saturday, American antiwar activists gathered in Times Square in New York City and outside the White House in Washington to voice their opposition to another war in the Middle East.
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Press TV- Iran
Monday, September 9, 2013
The administration of US President Barack Obama has admitted that it lacks “irrefutable, beyond-a-reasonable-doubt evidence” for its claims that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in an attack last month.
The Obama White House has accused the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of using chemical weapons in an attack near capital Damascus on August 21.
In an interview with CBS News’ Face the Nation on Sunday, the Syrian President rejected the allegations that he was behind the deadly chemical attack in August.
Washington has not provided any conclusive evidence for its claims as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the information provided to Russia as “some sketches” which contained “no supporting facts.”
And now, Obama’s top aide, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough, has said that Washington claims are based on a “common-sense test” not any “irrefutable” evidence.
"This is not a court of law. And intelligence does not work that way," said McDonough on Sunday. “The common-sense test says he [President Assad] is responsible for this. He should be held to account.”
Meanwhile, key members of the Obama administration are struggling to muster support for the White House’s war plans against Syria both from abroad and from within US public and Congress.
Obama’s Secretary of State John Kerry is now in Europe courting Washington’s allies in an all-out push for an attack on Syria.
Kerry held talks with Arab League foreign ministers in Paris and is set to travel to London next before returning to Washington on Monday to continue selling the proposed “limited military strikes” plan at home to the growingly skeptical Congress and American public.
The White House’s lobbying efforts come as recent polls show a growing opposition to the administration’s war plans amid the US public.
A recent Gallup poll has shown that support among Americans for a US military action against Syria is among the lowest for any military intervention in the past two decades.
A recent Washington Post-ABC News poll has also shown that nearly 60 percent of Americans are against missile strikes on Syria.
Also on Saturday, American antiwar activists gathered in Times Square in New York City and outside the White House in Washington to voice their opposition to another war in the Middle East.
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And now folks to the comment board regarding this issue. As I stated previously the "bravado" has been slowing eroding ?????????????????????????
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Honest
Sep 9, 2013 1:3 AM
Finally, they are realizing that their tactics are now available in market, and that the people know their next move would be.
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Drama
Sep 9, 2013 12:39 AM
Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Syria all drama is'nt it?
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Steve
Sep 9, 2013 12:33 AM
Wow, common sense test now. Pathetic.
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Wong
Sep 9, 2013 12:23 AM
Sane people dont go and carpet bomb and cruise missiles another country based on Common Sense Test!!!!!Only the jewish people do such things... look how they destroy the Palestinians...
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Jimmyin reply to Wong
9/9/2013 12:36:23 AM
Do Americans need "irrefutable evidence" in order to destroy a country and kill its citizens? They are above international law. "Common-sense evidence" by American standards is okay to permit and necessitate carpet bombing and decimation of people of weaker countries, particularly non-westerners. Russia and other countries must get up and stop this bullying and butchery to save mankind.
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Nick
Sep 8, 2013 11:51 PM
So Mr. Kerry is in Europe twisting arms and offering bribes to anyone stupid and venal enough to go along with US lies.White House chief of staff Dennis McDonough (McDon't Know) has let cat out of the bag. They have no credible evidence for their accusations. They are wrong. So what is all this about? Regime change, that's what. All the rest is lies and propaganda.
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najjar
Sep 8, 2013 11:29 PM
Soon he will be sending the war criminal Colin Powell to play his pathetic stunt with his kit a vial and Power Point presentation. May they all end up in Hell ya Rab.
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Ali
Sep 8, 2013 11:11 PM
"Common sense" in American political jargon means "Lying over and over till it becomes fabricated truth"
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mary clyde
Sep 8, 2013 11:0 PM
Whistleblowers! Dump your hidden 911 info onto the web. No sense holding anyhting back with WW3 looming. NOW is the time. Let the bully nations get their comeuppance once and for all.
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Obama take my Nobel Prize
Sep 8, 2013 10:52 PM
It is time to take him to court for lying. Take his Nobel Prize away and give it to someone else. He is a mad man. If the King was alive he would have slap him. Shame on Nobel prize committee. Shame or you. Shame on you.
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Italian
Sep 8, 2013 10:52 PM
They are SCARED, that's why they now say to have not enough proofs; it's just a way to save their face.
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here and now
Sep 8, 2013 9:14 PM
when some one lies to your face and knows that you know he is lying...what does it mean?
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Paakisstaniin reply to here and now
9/8/2013 11:24:18 PM
It means John Kerry is on an uphill task with his cross-eyes blinking and lips twisted...LYING.
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Dummy Test
Sep 8, 2013 9:14 PM
White House crushed the competition.
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Oval Office & Movies
Sep 8, 2013 9:11 PM
US administration does not know what Common Sense is. For a long time they have been watching Block Buster movies and making major decisions the next day in Oval office.
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Shrek
Sep 8, 2013 9:4 PM
In fact all your war attacking other countries has no sense at all.
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eireanneach
Sep 8, 2013 8:55 PM
who to believe? whitehouse staff are now claiming that obombu told lies about "evidence" he had proving syrias guilt in the mass poisoning of their own people. the US are now showing signs at the top,that they are losing this battle,even before it begins. they are on their own,they are weak,they are broke,they are backward,they are dumb,they are ignorant,they are arrogant,they are liars,they are thieves,they are losers,but they are still dangerous. they are still led from behind by jews.
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Congratulations Washington
Sep 8, 2013 8:42 PM
You just FAILED the "common-sense test".
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