Schatz vs. Hanabusa statements on Syria...

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Schatz gives Obama the most wiggle room in what he should do.

"The people of Hawaii and I have confidence in President Obama's decisions as our commander-in-chief," said Schatz.

He added that Obama should consult with Congress without specifying a need for congressional approval.

"I will continue to remain in close touch with the Obama administration as the president determines the best course of action, in consultation with Congress," Schatz said in an emailed response to my inquiry Thursday.

Hanabusa flatly disagreed that Obama should act alone.

"As it stands now, U.S. military involvement in Syria lacks a solid legal basis, a clear long-term strategy, and vital international and domestic approval," Hanabusa said in response to an emailed request for comment.

"Though intelligence has been presented by the Obama administration, I am not convinced that it serves the purpose of justifying military force or other intervention in Syria. This is an issue that deserves a rigorous and transparent debate about its ends and its means," Hanabusa said.

Although Hanabusa also called for "congressional consultation," she urged the president to "await a full review of evidence presented by the UN before considering action in Syria."

http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/20130901_Lets_see_how_Hanabusa_Schatz_beat_Syria_war_drum.html?id=221885651&c=n

I was disappointed in Schatz, then I remembered he rode his path thanks to Obama, and was part of the Obama campaign.

Edit: Schatz voting "no"! Yay.

@politico: Joe Manchin, Brian Schatz both ‘no’ on Syria resolution http://t.co/lPKtbVMI4v