Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria
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Press Release
For Immediate Release:
January 16, 2019
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Annaliese Davis 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans:
“The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the four fallen Americans. Syria remains destabilized, and a sudden and uncoordinated American withdrawal will only make the situation on the ground more dangerous. I will be working with my colleagues to understand how this incident occurred and whether the President’s announced withdrawal had any impact on the safety of our forces there.”
“The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the four fallen Americans. Syria remains destabilized, and a sudden and uncoordinated American withdrawal will only make the situation on the ground more dangerous. I will be working with my colleagues to understand how this incident occurred and whether the President’s announced withdrawal had any impact on the safety of our forces there.”