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Spicer: Syria Attack a ‘Consequence’ of Obama’s ‘Weakness’

Says attack is “reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world.”

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters on Tuesday that the gas attack against civilians in Syria was a “consequence” of the Obama administration’s “weakness and irresolution,” but placed blame for the attack itself squarely on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “Today’s chemical attack in Syria against innocent people including women and children is reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world,” Spicer said. “These heinous actions by the Bashar al-Assad regime are a consequence of the past administration’s weakness and irresolution.” Dozens were killed in the attack in Khan Sheikhoun, and a hospital where victims were being treated was bombed.