Congress meet today to discuss the decision to strike on the Assad regime
Moving sight , during the next few hours , to the Capitol , the seat of the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives , in Washington , where to start , on Monday, to discuss the Obama administration 's decision to launch a military strike to the Assad regime , as punishment for his use of chemical weapons against civilians.
The Obama administration's campaign to convince the American people's representatives knockout , offset - led campaign against al - Assad to influence American public opinion before the upcoming vote .
Congress is still divided itself between supporters and opponents reluctant to Obama's request the implementation of a limited strike on the Syrian regime.
In the Senate , there are still nearly 50 members out of 100 did not specify their position on the strike. In the House of Representatives The up to number 182 deputies out of 433 deputies. Work is , by leaps and bounds , to persuade these members.
Obama himself working to win over members of Congress , and to this end, will be to conduct interviews on Monday, also will deliver a speech , on Tuesday , explaining his position .
The newspaper " New York Times " that the Obama team is working hard since the week to persuade reluctant members of Congress to conduct a limited strike on the Syrian regime to punish him for the use of chemical weapons .
And works to ensure the success of this campaign, the largest White House staff , in addition to members of Congress and Jewish groups and Arab - American and leftist - leaning officials in the administration of former President George W. Bush.
