Politico

10 September 2013

 

By Shibley Telhami

 

President Obama's speech Tuesday night was the address of a deeply conflicted man.

 

One could almost see his relief that Russia has provided what may be a face-saving proposal that allows him to pull back from war while claiming victory. He is fighting a losing battle to persuade the world, the American people, and Congress that an attack on Syria is necessary. He doesn't have the votes, and he knows it.

 

Telhami, S. (2013, September 10). Obama's confused logic on Syria. Retrieved from http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/opinion-shibley-telhami-barack-obama-syri…