U.S. has few good weapons in hand , observers say . Chemical weapons experts say send gas masks , not bombs . White House : ' ` ` clear violation '' of global standards in a strike . Strikes are ` ` more about ' saving lives , '' historian says .
U.S. has few good options in Syria , observers say . Chemical weapons experts say send gas masks , not bombs . White House : A `` clear violation '' of global standards needs a response . Strikes are `` more about Washington saving face , '' historian says .