"I have a high probability to believe that chemical weapons were used," Chairman Mike Rogers  told CNN's Wolf Blitzer. "We need that final verification, but given everything we know over the last year and a half, I would come to the conclusion that they are either positioned for use, and ready to do that, or in fact have been used." Rogers and Senator Dianne Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, struck ominous tones in an interview on CNN's "The Situation Room" about the possibility that Syria had crossed what President Barack Obama has said was a "red line" that could lead to the United States getting involved militarily in the conflict. Rogers' statement arrives as the specter of chemical weapons attacks in the Syrian civil war emerged Tuesday, with the government and rebels each blaming the other for using such munitions. In remarks earlier Tuesday, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough told Jake Tapper on CNN's "The Lead" that the president takes the issue of chemical weapons in Syria "very, very seriously." If reports of chemical warfare are substantiated, McDonough told CNN, "this is a game changer, and we'll act accordingly."

My personal opinion is that there will be no action taken even if chemical weapons are found. It would be foolish to go to war if the public will not support it. Obama's approval would drop drastically, uprisings and protests would occur. China, Iran, and Russia would get involved, possibly starting another world conflict. Not a good idea to get involved



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