we d like to see syria s chemical weapons declared and of course we d like to see them transferred to international control. the problem is syrian government has been uncooperative. they haven t declared stockpiles, used chemical weapons. we would take with scepticism any statements on this matter. again, we will look at this proposal. i just make clear, kristen, it s a very important point, the fact is this hasn t been put forward for over a year now. the russians have not been a constructive partner trying to deal with chemical weapons in syria over the last year. only now faced with the threat of u.s. military action that we re even having this discussion. i think that makes it all the more important we continue to move forward, continue to seek this authorization from congress and continue to send a message to assad that there will be consequences for his use of chemical weapons. if we don t do, that you can be certain he will take a green light to continue to use these weapons and
clear we believe there needs to be consequences for assad s use of chemical weapons and make the case to congress this is in the national security interest of the united states pt failure to take, a saends green light to assad he doesn t have to cooperate with international proposal and green lights syria. the president is going to speak to the nation. you have seen polls, the vast majority are opposed to a military strike. you are fighting an uphill battle in congress. what is he going to say tonight that americans have not already heard that can sway them to get on board with the military strike? well, i think he ll make the case first of all that if you take a look at those videos we saw over the weekend, we don t want to live in a world where hundreds of children can be gassed to death by a dictator and have him face no consequences. that poses a threat not just to syrian people but a ban on the weapons, introduces the worst
basically what the principles for political transition would look like. what we re proposing to do to deal with the use of chemical weapons on august 21st is taking place in the context of that larger strategy, separate from it but happening simultaneous toyota. the primary objective of the force we propose to use is to deter assad from using weapons again is to degrade his ability to do so. it could also have the additional benefit of advancing broader strategy of ending the civil war by making it clear to assad that we can hold to rick things he holds very dear. the last two points we made in our briefings to congress, details of intelligence and military plan we re looking at is we thought it was very important to say you have been listening to deputy national security adviser at the white house making the case continuing to press for military action in syria. i want to start with you, this is part of the white house s
on the ground. okay. congressman cartwright, thank you so much for your time. we appreciate it. we will be right back with more on the debate about syria and also an update on the new york mayor s race. stay with us. she s agreed to give it up. that s today? [ male announcer ] we ll be with her all day to see how it goes. [ claira ] after the deliveries, i was okay. now the ciabatta is done and the pain is starting again. more pills? seriously? seriously. [ groans ] all these stops to take more pills can be a pain. can i get my aleve back? for my pain, i want my aleve. [ male announcer ] look for the easy-open red arthritis cap. from capital one. boris earns unlimited rewards for his small business. can i get the smith contract, please? thank you. that s three new paper shredders. [ boris ] put em on my spark card. [ garth ] boris small business earns 2% cash back on every purchase every day. great businesses deserve unlimited rewards. read back the chicken s testimony, please.
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