republicans on the other side of the spectrum who are -- who want an even more expanded campaign than what the trump administration looks likely to put forward. so going through the process of seeking an authorization for use of military force, it could be productive for the trump administration in that it would force them to articulate a road map foreign gaugement engageme it could drag the trump administration into protracted negotiation with various lawmakers. we know they've had trouble getting legislative affairs off the ground, the healthcare talks were evidence of that, and this would be a much more high stakes situation for them to get into. it is the kind of distraction they weren't looking to pursue right now. >> josh, in an interview a couple of days ago senator rubio said he believed the white house was coming around to the idea syrian president assad must go. but today he is realizing according to secretary tillerson ousting assad is not a priority. the media clearly are not the