Article snippet: Several lawmakers reacted quickly on Friday to President Trump's decision to launch a military strike on Syria by criticizing him for failing to obtain congressional authorization for the move. At least one GOP representative, Rep. MORE (D-Va.), in blasting Trump for not consulting the constitution. "While Bashar al-Assad must be held accountable for his unlawful use of chemical weapons against civilians, the strikes that are being carried out are being done without an authorization from Congress, which is unacceptable," Sen. MORE (D-Pa.) tweeted, in one of the first reactions to Trump's announcement. "I haven’t read France’s or Britain’s “Constitution,” but I’ve read ours and no where in it is Presidential authority to strike Syria," said Massie. The reactions started minutes after Trump announced in a nationally televised address that the U.S., in concert with the United Kingdom and France, had launched "precision strikes" on targets in Syria. The strikes come in response to an alleged chemical weapons strike in the Damascus suburb of Douma over the weekend that left dozens dead. American officials have blamed the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad for carrying out the attack. Pelosi said Friday that "one night of airstrikes" would not address longer term issues in Syria, and demanded that Trump propose a comprehensive strategy for U.S. involvement in the war-torn country. "The President must come to Congress and secure an Authorization for Use of ... Link to the full article to read more