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Obama delays imminent Syria strike, turns to Congress

September 01, 2013

Delaying what had loomed as an imminent strike, President Barack Obama abruptly announced Saturday he will seek congressional approval before launching any military action meant to punish Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons in an attack that killed hundreds. "I know that the country will be stronger if we take this course and our actions will be even more effective," he said.

Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130831/news/708319893/
 
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