September 1st, 2013 by WCBC Radio
According to the Baltimore Sun, members of Maryland's congressional delegation have welcomed debate to decide on whether a military strike against Syria is in the country's best interest. The Obama administration is expected to begin briefing lawmakers Sunday, a day after the president announced he would seek congressional authorization for a strike. Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee points out that a national debate is essential to get the decision right.