John Kerry Pledges $60 Million to Syrian Opposition
What sequester?
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pledged an additional $60 million in aid to Syrian opposition forces Thursday, including food and medical support directly to armed rebels for the first time but turning aside their demand for weapons.
Kerry, on his first foreign trip as America's top diplomat, said that the extra assistance would help "the legitimate voice of the Syrian people," who have been trying in vain for nearly two years to topple President Bashir Assad. Kerry said Assad had "long ago lost his legitimacy…and must be out of power."
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Brilliant Mr.Kerry, absolutely brilliant use of baby steps as an effective way to get us involved in yet one more foreign adventure.
I was hoping he was pledging his own money.