Politicians speak out on Twitter for and against US strikes on Syria

Politicians from around the world were quick to react on Twitter to news of the US strikes on Syria.

Politicians speak out on Twitter for and against US strikes on Syria
Fri, 07 Apr, 2017 - 13:03

Politicians from around the world were quick to react on Twitter to news of the US strikes on Syria.

Republicans backed President Donald Trump's actions, with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan tweeting a statement of approval, adding: "This action in Syria was appropriate and just."

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