Ron Paul: Syria is US doorstep to Iran

Former US congressman Ron Paul says the United States is planning to strike Syria because Damascus is the doorstep for entering Iran.

Paul said in an interview with CNN on Tuesday: “The whole theory is we’re going to Syria because that’s the way you march into Iran.”

He argued: “At the same time, we’ve made it tougher… We’ve made it tougher for people who want to live in peace… and now we’re just stirring it up in Syria.”
US President Barack Obama, who is waiting for congressional authorization to attack Syria, won critical support from key congressional leaders on Tuesday to launch military strikes against Syria.
Following a meeting with Obama, House Speaker John Boehner said the US has “enemies around the world that need to understand that we’re not going to tolerate this type of behavior. We also have allies around the world and allies in the region who also need to know that America will be there and stand up when it’s necessary.”
Ron Paul also criticized the Obama administration for interfering in the internal affairs of Syria.
Paul also experienced “technical difficulties” with his satellite connection during his interview with CNN.
Meanwhile, recent polls show the American people are against Syria war under the pretext of the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government.