He had already left town as fighting started in Syria . Most statements of support came from congressional Republicans . Some thought that the President needed additional congressional approval . Obama notified House Republicans and the minority leader . The vice president notified Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of Obama 's fiercest critics .
He had already left town as fighting started in Syria . Most statements of support came from congressional Republicans . Obama notified House Republicans and the minority leader . The vice president notified Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of Obama 's fiercest critics .