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September 11, 2013

Syria Admits to Chemical Stockpile, Backs Russian Plan 
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President Obama added that he has ordered the U.S. military to be
prepared for an attack should diplomacy fail. His address came hours
after the Syrian government acknowledged its chemical weapons stockpile
and expressed more detailed backing for the Russian plan. Speaking from
Moscow, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said his government is
prepared to stop chemical weapons production and grant access to
international inspectors.

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem: "We intend to join the
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. And we are ready
to honor our obligation towards this treaty, including providing all
information about these weapons. We are ready to announce the location
of the chemical weapons and stop their production."

 

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