U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Says U.S. Hasn't Ruled Out Military Action Against Syrian President Assad

CNBC/Reuters: Mattis does not rule out 'anything' after suspected Syria gas attack

* U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday he would not rule out "anything" after this weekend's suspected chemical attack in Syria triggered speculation about a U.S. military response and he piled blame on Russia for falling short on its obligations to ensure that Syria abandoned its chemical weapons capabilities.
* When asked if he could rule out taking actions, like launching airstrikes against Assad, Mattis said: "I don't rule out anything right now."

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday he would not rule out "anything" after this weekend's suspected chemical attack in Syria triggered speculation about a U.S. military response and he piled blame on Russia for falling short on its obligations to ensure that Syria abandoned its chemical weapons capabilities.

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WNU Editor: Listening to U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis .... the impression that I am getting is that a decision has already been made on what to do in Syria, they are just sorting

out the options.

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