Congress. The president saying that wasnt something i made up. I did not pluck it out of thin air. There is a reason for it. He went on to say was far more than his credibility at stake in responding to the chemical weapons attack. A lot going on on capitol hill today. Members getting a closeddoor reefing. Briefing. Members spoke to reporters before they went in. We have the Ranking Member and the chairman for starting with senator bob corker. We will see. Of the things we want to be sure of is that every member has the opportunity to feel like they can affect this outcome in a meaningful way, so i think we have a very good starting point. I have been on the phone until late last night and beginning early this morning. Again, hopefully, we will have a good day today. I do think there is a push for people to have enough time to digest a couple things. Number one, the nuance of the legislation. To hear i think today, a full accounting from the administration as to what they really will a
And a good morning and welcome to today on this monday morning. A happy labor day to you all. Im Natalie Morales. Im willie good night. Matt and save have the morning off. We promised we wont slap each other. Well keep the peace on labor day. As you may have heard when we come in, we have a great concert signed up. Florida georgia line and nelly. This is one of the songs of the summer. Well hear from them. Nelly, im told, is going to play some hits, as well. The Florida Georgia Line, nelly, a great combination. We want to begin with the serious news. The white house trying to convince lawmakers to authorize a u. S. Military strike in syria. Peter alexander is at the white house. Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. The Obama Administration insists that the u. S. very credibility is at stake here. Already the white house has kicked off a high stakes lobbying effort to try to convince congress of the need of military action. In the words of one administration official, they will f
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N espn on cspan radio. And support building. The military action in congress on the next 45 minutes your comments on the congressional reaction to the president s proposal for syria. If you support it or are against it. Mocrat democrat for 202 5853880 for democrats. 202 5853881 for republicans. D you can also contact us on twitter, facebook or email us. Theres a headline from the wall street journal in which we take our questions. The journals headlines support builds in congress for the strike in syria. It egoes to the senate side inside. And talking about the draft amendment that will be debated today in the senate and then the New York Times turns to the house. Tweeters express support how leaders express support for syria strike. Again, for our first 45 minutes, your reaction to how senators and legislatures are reacting and comments they have made, hearings that will take place. If you want to give us a call its 202 5853880 for democrats. 202 5853881 for republicans. And 202 62802