Bush Threatens Sanctions, Even Force, against Syria by Maggie Farley

But when asked what the United States would do if Syria did not change its policies, he said: "We're going to use our military. It is the last, very last option. No commander in chief likes to commit the military, and I don't. But on the other hand, you know, I have worked hard for diplomacy and I will continue to work the diplomatic angle on this issue."