Mitch McConnell Still Undecided On Syria

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and GOP leaders talk to reporters after defeating a $54 billion funding bill for transportation, housing and community development grants because it exceeded the punishi... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and GOP leaders talk to reporters after defeating a $54 billion funding bill for transportation, housing and community development grants because it exceeded the punishing spending limits required under automatic budget cuts that are the product of Washington's failure to deal with its fiscal problems, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. Congress leaves for a five week recess Friday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) MORE LESS
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued a noncommittal statement Tuesday on President Obama’s plan to intervene in Syria.

“I appreciate the President’s briefing today at the White House and would encourage him to continue updating the American people,” he said. “While we are learning more about his plans, Congress and our constituents would all benefit from knowing more about what it is he thinks needs to be done—and can be accomplished—in Syria and the region.”

McConnell appears to be only congressional leader who hasn’t yet taken a position on Syria. House and Senate Democratic leaders, along with House GOP leaders, are supporting the mission.

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