>> what we have heard the last couple of days are strong statements from a number of u.s. officials saying for example that the u.s. would be willing to do more militarily but as tillerson is getting ready for this crucial meeting with the russian foreign minister, he seems to be being extremely careful. about not projecting too hard a line. today he was saying things like he hopes assad is not in syria's future, that he hopes russia will change course because as he put it, what it's doing is not in russia's best interest. wolf? >> michelle kozinski in moscow right now covering the secretary of state's visit. michelle, thanks very much. now to the president's next moves in syria amid questions very serious questions about his policy, how far he is willing to go to push bashar al-assad out. let's bring in white house correspondent sarah murray. sarah, we are hearing from mr. trump in a new interview. what has he said? >> this is the first time we have heard from him since ordering strikes in syria.