The problem for policymakers is deciding what to do about it. Some foreign policy experts say the complexities of the situation demand a pragmatic approach. We need to show leadership. There's no question. I think that's a point of consensus.
Some advocates worry the government too often uses the complexity to avoid action.
This is evil and the United States, regardless of how complex the issues are, we should not stand by and just say, well this is complicated, and we should think about this before we do anything. Listen, two million people have died here. Morrison cautions that any American action must be well thought-out, so it doesn't backfire. As officials debate the next diplomatic steps, grassroots activists are pledging to keep up the pressure, so the people directly affected by those policies aren't forgotten. I'm Kim Lawton in Washington.