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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Voidspace (Ft. News Genius) – Blurred Red Lines: Syria and the "Red Line" Remarks

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In a September 3rd, 2013 speech, the committee noted the red line in a way that drastically overused the phrase. Think Rosetta Stone levels of repetition…

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former governor Sarah Palin Voidspace (Ft. News Genius) – Blurred Red Lines: Syria and the "Red Line" Remarks

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Author of the brilliant “let Allah sort it out” philosophy…

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even the president Voidspace (Ft. News Genius) – Blurred Red Lines: Syria and the "Red Line" Remarks

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At his 2013 G-20 pre-conference talks with Prime Minister Rienfeldt of Sweden, the President quipped

“First of all, I didn’t set a red line. The world set a red line. The world set a red line when governments representing 98 percent of the world’s population said the use of chemical weapons are abhorrent and passed a treaty forbidding their use even when countries are engaged in war.

Congress set a red line when it ratified that treaty. Congress set a red line when it indicated that – in a piece of legislation titled the Syria Accountability Act that some of the horrendous things that are happening on the ground there need to be answered for.

And so when I said in a press conference that my calculus about what’s happening in Syria would be altered by the use of chemical weapons, which the overwhelming consensus of humanity says is wrong, that wasn’t something I just kind of made up. I didn’t pluck it out of thin air. There’s a reason for it. That’s point number one."

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At his [2013 G-20 pre-conference talks with Prime Minister Rienfeldt of Sweden](http://news.rapgenius.com/President-barack-obama-g-20-2013-press-conference-09-04-2013-lyrics), the President quipped

>"First of all, I didn’t set a red line. The world set a red line. The world set a red line when governments representing 98 percent of the world’s population said the use of chemical weapons are abhorrent and passed a treaty forbidding their use even when countries are engaged in war.

>Congress set a red line when it ratified that treaty. Congress set a red line when it indicated that -- in a piece of legislation titled the Syria Accountability Act that some of the horrendous things that are happening on the ground there need to be answered for.

>And so when I said in a press conference that my calculus about what’s happening in Syria would be altered by the use of chemical weapons, which the overwhelming consensus of humanity says is wrong, that wasn’t something I just kind of made up. I didn’t pluck it out of thin air. There’s a reason for it. That’s point number one."

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Ben Rhodes Voidspace (Ft. News Genius) – Blurred Red Lines: Syria and the "Red Line" Remarks

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The Deputy National Security Advisor stated that

“…the use of chemical weapons violates international norms and crosses clear red lines that have existed within the international community for decades”

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John McCain Voidspace (Ft. News Genius) – Blurred Red Lines: Syria and the "Red Line" Remarks

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In his May 2013 floor remarks, McCain noted that

“President Obama’s red line on Syria has been crossed”

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At the same time, as you know, we did announce here at the conference further contributions in terms of humanitarian assistance. Canada has since the beginning been a strong and generous contributor to humanitarian assistance, both in Syria, and in the wider region. And obviously, we will continue to make our contribution to that as we go forward on what is a terrible crisis for the people of Syria Stephen Harper – Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in St. Petersburg, Russia, 09/06/2013

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By its own calculations, Canada has sent or provided:

$203.5 million to address the urgent needs of up to 6.8 million conflict-affected people (including 3.1 million children) living in Syria, 4.25 million of whom are internally displaced.
Jordan with $110 million over the next three years in development and security assistance, including $12.5 million to mitigate the threat posed by Syria’s stockpile of weapons of mass destruction. This is in addition to the $11.5 million Canada contributed last fiscal year for security and public safety in Jordan. Canada will also provide a further $25 million to Jordan and Lebanon to address challenges resulting from the conflict in Syria over the next two years.
$4.75 million to address threats related to chemical or biological weapons arising from Syria. Finally, Canada has already provided $5 million in assistance for Syrian pro-democracy actors, independent media and journalist training, civil administration capacity-building training, accountability efforts and strategic communications, and a $2 million contribution to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

The United States remains the single largest humanitarian aid contributor, with an estimated $1 billion in aid sent already.

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By its [own calculations](http://www.international.gc.ca/international/syria-syrie.aspx), Canada has sent or provided:

- $203.5 million to address the urgent needs of up to 6.8 million conflict-affected people (including 3.1 million children) living in Syria, 4.25 million of whom are internally displaced.

- Jordan with $110 million over the next three years in development and security assistance, including $12.5 million to mitigate the threat posed by Syria's stockpile of weapons of mass destruction. This is in addition to the $11.5 million Canada contributed last fiscal year for security and public safety in Jordan. Canada will also provide a further $25 million to Jordan and Lebanon to address challenges resulting from the conflict in Syria over the next two years.

- $4.75 million to address threats related to chemical or biological weapons arising from Syria. Finally, Canada has already provided $5 million in assistance for Syrian pro-democracy actors, independent media and journalist training, civil administration capacity-building training, accountability efforts and strategic communications, and a $2 million contribution to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

The United States [remains the single largest humanitarian aid contributor](http://www.usaid.gov/crisis/syria), with an estimated $1 billion in aid sent already.

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We share the view of our allies, that the use of chemical weapons on an unprecedented scale by the Syrian regime constitutes very troubling development, and if it is not countered, it will constitute a precedent that we think is very dangerous for humanity in the long term Stephen Harper – Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in St. Petersburg, Russia, 09/06/2013

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Canada has vigorously opposed military means of engaging with Syria, instead desiring to seek humanitarian and political solutions to the conflict. Harper’s need to counter Syria actions does not appear to match, at least in August, the opinion of the Parliament and certain members of the Canadian leadership. As of yet, Canada has denied the United States its participation in coalition action.

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In that regard, I do want to note the positive employment figures we’ve seen come out in Canada today over the last month. As you know, it’s always my intention not to exaggerate month to month figures, which are subject to an estimates process and is subject to some volatility, but they do confirm a tendency that has been ongoing for some time, and that has been the steady growth of jobs in Canada Stephen Harper – Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in St. Petersburg, Russia, 09/06/2013

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The evidence matches, but the reasons and longevity of the plan are not clear. While the trend currently exists, there is no guarantee of future jobs success.

Unemployment rate:

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We now have over one million net new jobs created since the end of the recession in 2009. Stephen Harper – Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in St. Petersburg, Russia, 09/06/2013

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Based on existing jobs data, it is apparent that Canada actually has added over 1,000,000 jobs since the 2008/2009 recession. However, the statistic fails to highlight growing concern over a debt crisis, which could destabilize growth. As of August 2013, jobs gains had slowed, putting expected numbers a month behind.

Realistically, Canada has added 500,000 jobs above pre-recession numbers.

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It’s very warm in here, so I’ll try not to keep you too long Stephen Harper – Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in St. Petersburg, Russia, 09/06/2013

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Interestingly, weather has been moderately temperate in Saint Petersburg. With highs in the low 70s F, the weather has not matches Russia’s recent near-drought summers and scorching heat waves. This is slightly warmer than the current range of temperatures across Canada.

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