AFT President on Syrian Chemical Attack

WASHINGTON—Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on the Syrian chemical attack:

“The world is watching with horror at the images of defenseless, innocent Syrians—mostly children and women—poisoned by chemical weapons used by President Bashar Assad. This is a crime against humanity and a war crime. President Trump is aiding and abetting a war criminal. President Trump: This is the time for your trademark tough-guy approach. Don’t blame former President Obama. Do something, starting with calling for the removal of Assad, whom Russia has propped up for years.”