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Originally Posted by spence
You pass a UN mandate to collect and destroy them with conditions for repercussions on any use or possession post mandate.
The point of air strikes would be sufficient punishment that Syria didn't use them again. If they voluntarily give them up that has been accomplished with much less risk of escalation.
It's an implicit acknowledgment by Russia that the attack wasn't a rebel stunt as was proposed. Assad is slapped with a UN resolution that will limit his military options and leaves the door open for further action depending on future humanitarian issues.
Putin doesn't really gain anything, Assad loses and Obama doesn't have to face a potential backlash...USA wins.
-spence
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It is a proven stall tactic! Where do you think Assad aquired these weapons..... Hmmmm Russia maybe .
Russia isn't aknowledging anything but they are volunteering to look over the hen .
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