© 2025 SDPB
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Urge the Senate to Protect Public Media Funding! Click HERE to find out how you can act!

Former SD Senator Opposes Force Against Syria

President Barrack Obama is seeking congressional approval of a resolution authorizing limited strikes in retaliation for the Syrian government's alleged use of chemical weapons in a rebel-held suburb of the Syrian capital of Damascus.  James Abourezk, who served in Congress from 1971-1979, is against the use of force by the United States.  Abourezk joined Dakota Midday Thursday at the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the measure next week.