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    Will Americans Still Wary on Syria Be Swayed by Weapons Claims?

    In the Southeast Asian nation of Brunei today, Chuck Hagel was asked if the Pentagon is ready for action in Syria. The Defense Secretary responded that after getting the facts and intelligence, a decision will be made on what action, if any, should be taken. He emphasized that if the order comes, the US is ready to go.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In the Southeast Asian nation of Brunei today, Chuck Hagel was asked if the Pentagon is ready for action in Syria. The Defense Secretary responded that after getting the facts and intelligence, a decision will be made on what action, if any, should be taken. He emphasized that if the order comes, the US is ready to go. How does the increasing likelihood of military action in Syria look to the American public? Scott Clement is a survey research analyst with the Washington Post Media Group.

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    Will Military Strike on Syria Be Too Little, Too Late?
    1. 0:00Will Americans Still Wary on Syria Be Swayed by Weapons Claims?You’re reading this
    2. 8:07Syria's Chemical Weapons and America's Options
    3. 39:37Syria's Refugees
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Scott Clement

      Washington Post

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Will Military Strike on Syria Be Too Little, Too Late?
    1. 0:00Will Americans Still Wary on Syria Be Swayed by Weapons Claims?You’re reading this
    2. 8:07Syria's Chemical Weapons and America's Options
    3. 39:37Syria's Refugees
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