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US Speaker backs Obama over Syria military action

Republican speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner has said he will support the President as he tries to get Congress to agree to the use of military force in Syria.

US House Speaker John Boehner speaking outside the White House.

Mr Boehner called on others to also support the motion saying, "I'm going to support the President's call for action, I believe that my colleagues should support this call for action."