Rep. Mike Heck : World , so far , lacks resolve to respond to al - Assad regime abuses . He says he 's not convinced U.S. should strike . It would only protect U.S. interests . He says a strike could spark wider regional conflict , escalate U.S. involvement . As the situation evolves , we may see evidence that the Syrian armed forces are planning to attack our longstanding allies in the region or that there could be a major threat to global commerce . Heck : Iraq , Syria , Libya show our allies can leave behind further abuses .
Rep. Mike Heck : World , so far , lacks resolve to respond to al - Assad regime abuses . He says he 's not convinced U.S. should strike . It would only protect U.S. interests . He says a strike could spark wider regional conflict , escalate U.S. involvement . Heck : Iraq , Syria , Libya show our allies can leave behind further abuses .