russia had a long relationship with syria, selling arms and the like. the president at his news conference yesterday tried to say look, despite that reset in relations, he's disappointed there hasn't been more progress issues but hopeful they can make progress with putin in the days ahead. although some republicans are saying this makes him look weak on the world stage. >> there is no doubt that as i indicated a while back, we've kind of hit a wall in terms of additional progress. but i have not written off the idea that the united states and russia will continue to have common interests even as we have some very profound differences on some other issues. >> this president has tried to find a way to blame everybody or anybody for everything, and leadership requires that you stand up, take a position, provide clarity and take