United states. Leon panetta signed an order to send two Patriot Missile batteries to turkey along with 400 u. S. Troops to help the country defend against any u. S. Action by syria. The move was expected as the rebellion destabilizes or begins to destabilize the assad regime. Nick paton walsh has the latest for us. Nick, good morning. Reporter good morning. 400 u. S. Troops expected to be on the ground, but this contribution of three total member nations, germany expected to begin ratifying its deployment of two patriot batteries, the netherlands as well. Let me give you the back story. The past two months we have seen exchanges, syrian army accused of firing into turkey. Turkey returning fire. That sense of host tillity and volatility on the border leading them to ask nato for help and patriots coming here at this point. Expected to be used mostly in the event of missiles being fired and have the ability to take down aircraft as well. We heard from u. S. Secretary of defense leon pane
The president s u. N. Ambassador gives up on her hopes to be next secretary of state. And bullets fly as the camera rolls. Video captures the moment shots ring out aboard a train. Good morning. Welcome to early start this friday morning. Im Christine Romans. Im john berman. It is 5 00 a. M. In the east. We have breaking news this morning. Its a Big Development in the fight against syria and a new level of u. S. Involvement. We just learned within the past few hours the defense secretary leon panetta signed an order sending two Patriot Missile batteries to turkey. Thats to assist that nation in defending against any pollible military action by syria. This move was expected as the civil war in syria destabilizes the assad regime with each passing day. In addition to this, 400 u. S. Troops are going to turkey. They will be deployed to operate the missile batteries. Cnns Nick Payton Walsh has the development. Reporter good morning. 400 personnel will be accompanying the batteries. Let me g
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