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Sen. Shaheen Sees 'Positive Progress' Toward Diplomatic Solution To Syria

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During a stop in Concord today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen says she remains hopeful a diplomatic solution can be reached with regard with Syria.

“We’ve seen some positive progress in terms of the proposal from President Putin and Syria’s willingness to finally acknowledge that they have chemical weapons and to say they’re willing to sign onto the chemical weapons convention.”

She says the question now is how quickly the Syrian government will follow through in giving up its chemical weapons.

Shaheen, a Democrat and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, voted in favor of a resolution authorizing the use of military force, following a reported chemical weapons attack by the Bashar al-Assad regime.

President Obama asked Congress this week to delay a full vote on the resolution as diplomatic options are explored.

Michael serves as NHPR's Program Director. Michael came to NHPR in 2012, working as the station's newscast producer/reporter. In 2015, he took on the role of Morning Edition producer. Michael worked for eight years at The Telegraph of Nashua, covering education and working as the metro editor.

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