President Barack Obama: Chemical Weapons

chemical weapons: According to a statement about the conversation released Tuesday afternoon by Harpers spokesperson, both leaders agreed that the use of chemical weapons is an outrage, according to CTV. The conversation occurred as world leaders appeared to be readying for a military intervention in Syria, particularly in response to reports of chemical weapon attacks against civilians in a Damascus suburb on Aug. 21 and Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama agreed during a telephone conversation Tuesday that a firm response to the use of chemical weapons against civilians in Syria is required. Both leaders noted efforts by the Syrian regime to delay the work of the UN chemical inspection team, suggesting the regime is attempting to obscure evidence of its actions. Both leaders agreed that significant use of chemical weapons merits a firm response from the international community in an effective and timely manner. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.