.AC360 Video – Pres. Obama Authorizes Secret Support for Syrian Opposition

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Two sources confirm to CNN that President Obama has secretly authorized covert support for the Syrian effort to oust President Bashar Al-Assad. President Obama has signed an intelligence finding, which gives CIA and other American agencies the authority to provide support for the Syrian opposition.

Fran Townsend, Former Homeland security Advisor and Former CIA officer Bob Baer both agree that " the longer we let this go on, the more likely we are going to have Al Qaeda on the ground gathering supporters"