Mr. President:
I have a proposal that will ease your position and gain the US respect in the world.
Everything is focused on the chemical weapons. I propose that you, if you haven't already done so, contact Russia and China hoping to reach an agreement that they and the US jointly call for a truce while the 3 nations go in and remove the chemical weapons. Even if you only announce that you are proposing such an action and have contacted Russia and China, it's a positive step across the red line.
After that, the Syrians can continue trying to resolve their internal differences, a problem that we cannot solve.
Respectfully,
Sherwood B. Stockwell
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