La. congressional members ask President Obama to consult Congress before attack on Syria

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, also called for limited engagement."With Syria in the middle of a civil war, any action taken by the United States must be carefully considered in terms of what is in the best interests of our nation and our close allies in the region including Israel," Scalise said. "It's vital that President Obama, as Commander in Chief, consult with our military generals in the field and with Congress before responding to the latest turmoil in Syria."