Sen. Kay Hagan Says Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons is 'Deplorable'

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan released the following statement on President Obama’s decision to seek Congressional approval for military intervention in Syria:

“It is shocking and deplorable that the Assad regime would use chemical weapons on its own people, and the international community cannot allow this to happen without serious consequences. I believe seeking Congressional authority is the appropriate way forward. Without putting American troops on the ground, the atrocities in Syria require a strong response that will prevent them from happening again and ensure that Syria's chemical weapons stockpile does not fall into the hands of terrorists and further destabilize the Middle East.”

Congress is scheduled to reconvene after summer recess on Monday, Sept. 9.