Politics

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Rep. Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Democrat: "It's my responsibility as a member of Congress to make sure we don't commit resources, the most precious of which are our men and women in uniform, with no comprehensive plan for our involvement."

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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii Democrat: "We should learn from history; we cannot afford to be the world's policeman."

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Fox Business Network's Washington correspondent Rich Edson predicts that an extended Capitol Hill argument over Syria could complicate the next round of serious budget discussions between Republicans and Democrats. (Fox Business Network)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) talks with Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan on the sideline in the third quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles in Monday Night NFL football at FedExField, Landover, Md., Monday, September 9, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Anti-war activists march down Pennsylvania Avenue to voice opposition to proposed U.S. involvement in the Syrian civil war. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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Over objections of students and alumni, former President George W. Bush received the Global Service Award from the University of Denver's Korbel School of International Studies for his work in combating HIV, cervical cancer and malaria in Africa. (Associated Press)

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Moscow on a mission: A Russian military intelligence ship leads a naval fleet through the Bosporus on Thursday en route to the eastern Mediterranean for observation of U.S. ships and to serve as a roadblock to international action against Syria. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks about Syria on Sept. 9, 2013, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House Complex in Washington, during a the White House Forum to Combat Wildlife Trafficking. Clinton said any move by Syria to surrender its chemical weapons to international control would be an "important step." (Associated Press)