much more uncharacteristic that he would rush quickly and without seemingly any support internationally. although you could count the french as one of the few supporters. but before an arab league statement comes out which turned out to be fairly positive. actually, this reversal is much more in keeping with who he is. and with given o-- given how things have been in the last 48 hours, this turned out to be a political domestic issue. he has republicans and departments turning out. what happens foreign policy wise is a completely different calculation. >> let's hear what secretary kerry said when he wanted to clear up the matter of boots on the ground. but there seemed to be a moment where he left open the theoretical possibility.