The Reverend Ron Williams, president of the Union of Welsh Independent Churches, said he felt "sanity prevailed" in the House of Commons when MPs defeated a Government motion for the principle of military action .
Mr Williams urged all diplomatic measures to bring about a ceasefire.
On Sunday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said America had evidence the nerve agent sarin has been used by the Syrian regime. President Barack Obama is seeking authorisation from Congress for a military strike.
"I sincerely hope that the USA will also step back from the brink and recognise that an attack on Syria could have devastating consequences throughout the Middle East — or even globally," said Mr Williams. » | Richard Youle | Tuesday, September 03, 2013
