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D.C. (NewsDakota.com) Congressman Kevin Cramer said, “I remain unconvinced the use of military force in Syria will be constructive. I acknowledge the United States has a national interest in the Syrian conflict, but I do not believe our interests are advanced by the proposed strikes. I am concerned about choosing sides in a civil war where neither force is a clear ally.”

Senator John Hoeven said, “As I said last week, at this point I do not support a military strike on Syria. North Dakotans and the American people don’t support it. “Since early 2011 Syria has been immersed in a civil conflict between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and multiple opposition groups.

Hoeven added, “I have real concerns about the administration’s approach and believe that President Obama has not yet made a clear and convincing case for his plan to take action in Syria. Instead, I believe we should work with our allies in the region and other countries on a diplomatic solution to Syria’s use of chemical weapons, and any response should not involve U.S. troops on the ground.”

Senator Heidi Heitkamp said, she will vote “No” on the resolution approved by a Senator Committee for military action against Syria. Heitkamp said she’s been hearing from a number of North Dakotans opposed to military action in Syria.

Heitkamp also co-authored a resolution that calls for a 45-day waiting period before the President can use his power as commander-in-chief to launch a strike against Syria’s chemical weapons.