Why did you not provide any link?
It does not matter what Mattis said or things. Where´s the beef?
The points you have made are simply NOT TRUE. The facilities were vital for ASSAD to fight ISIS. By striking, the U.S. is actually supporting ISIS.
There is no plan. Trump struck Syria with no evidence. Without the approval of Congress and the U.N. Trump has become a war criminal.
Evaluation of Trump Policies - Syria and over-seas
https:// www.endchan.net/aaanwopros/res/446.html