Feinstein: World Can’t Let Syrian Attack ‘Pass Without A Meaningful Response’

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, speaks to the media after attending a meeting regarding National Security Agency programs, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 13, 2013.
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Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on Friday agreed with an assessment on the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons delivered by Secretary of State John Kerry, stating the “heinous attack” must not pass without a “meaningful response” from the international community.

“I listened carefully to what Secretary Kerry had to say and believe his remarks should stir the conscience of the world,” Feinstein said in a written statement. “He pointed out the high confidence our government has that this was a chemical weapons attack, that it was directed by the Assad regime and that it killed 1,429 people, including at least 426 children.”

“The unclassified intelligence assessment released today tracks closely with briefings I have received over the past week,” the statement continued. “I agree with Secretary Kerry that the world cannot let such a heinous attack pass without a meaningful response, and I hope the international community will take appropriate action.” 

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