Christopher Shays: “When it comes to foreign policy, and the Middle East in particular, it appears we live in a strategy-free world.”

We have proven we can do it in the elimination of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.

The conclusion by the President and his administration and leaders on both sides of the aisle that the United States needs to take decisive military action with or without support from other countries would be a serious mistake with…

He is our President, and we need to help him gain some status and support in his efforts to negotiate with countries around the world.

I believe President Obama can rise to the occasion, seize this opportunity, avoid the use of military force and help restore our Nation's leadership.