Good afternoon, monday, september 9th and the commander in chief is trying to persuade a reluctant nation. The United States should take military action. Jts even though youve seen the bodies. How can you talk about what happened if you dont have evidence . Assad has barely put a debit in his enormous stockpile. Nobody doubts the intelligence. There is video for people to measure for themselves. What does it for america . No political gain, no economic gain, no good reputation. Having a few missiles will not restore our credibility. I dont think were going to do anything to assad. The minute one of those cruise missiles lands, we are in the war. Just because hes a murderous tyrant doesnt make it better. I wish he was more of a commander in chief than a community organizer. What does that mean . This is not fantasy land. Everything is on the blink of explosion. Stand up for the kind of world we want to live in. From washington to london, from moscow to damascus, political leaders around
Obama is on his way home after lobbying World Leaders to support his military strike on syria. But when he lands, he has to gear up again and convince the American People, and lawmakers here to stand with him. Abcs chief white house correspondent, jonathan karl, is traveling with the president and asking the Big Questions tonight. The president didnt find much support for military action against syria here at this summit of World Leaders in russia. And he acknowledged he may not find much at home. Its conceivable that, at the end of the day, i dont persuade a majority of the American People that its the right thing to do. And then each member of congress is going to have to decide if i think its the right thing to do for the Americas National security. Reporter the president decided to ask for congressional approval before striking syria, but he has not said what he would do if Congress Votes no. I still havent heard a direct response if Congress Fails to authorize this, will you go fo
Decision. And good morning, every. Welcome to americas news headquarters and the latest on syria. Good to have you back with you this morning. There is a new Television Interview actually with syrian president alassad. He denies he was behind the deadly attack and suggesting his allies will retaliate against anyone who tries to punish him. The threat is coming as the white house launches this high stakes lobbying blitz to try and win public support for what it is calling a limited attack against the regime. Steve centanni is in washington with more on that. Hi, steve. Hi, jaime. The president is stepping up pressure as he works to win support from the congress and the American People for a limited strike on syria. It comes as video is provided by a u. S. Government official, the same video available to members of congress showing that gas attack in syria last month. Secretary of state john kerry is in paris for a meeting with the arab league. Those videos make it clear to people that t
National correspondent steve is live in washington, d. C. How is the press conducting this for support . Right, heather, the president is making calls, on capitol hill, tomorrow he appears on the tv networks, including here on fox. Then on tuesday, at 9 00 p. M. , as you mentioned, hell address the nation from the white house. In addition, secretary of state john kerry spoke in paris today said nerve gas is much more insidious than conventional ind. It goes wherever it takes it. Who horrendous to describe. Mr. Obama wants a limited action to punish syrian president Bashar Al Assad while using chemical weaponses while tipping the balance of the rebels in that syrian civil war, heather. So how is opinion stacking up on capitol hill . Well, there is strong opposition. And it comes from both sides of the aisle. Heres a sampling. Im a big supporter of president obama. I have great admiration for him. I support him on almost everything. But sometimes, friends can disagree. Were being told th
Good evening, everyone. Im erin burnett. We begin outfront with the breaking news. The fbi and Homeland Security warning local Law Enforcement on guard for extremists reacting to an explosive report on the cias use of torture. That report issued today. Charges of the agencys enhanced interrogation techniques, that is what they call it, enhanced interrogation techniques, were more brutal than were previously stated and didnt work. They say in the report they didnt get any actionable intelligence from the methods. The report details torture including mock abuse and sexual abuse of them and their family members. Prisoners being kept away for seven days in a row and some being left without clothes and leading to hypothermia. And the reports were broad and had fabrication and hallucinating detainees saying anything to make it stop. And they said it was effective and helps the United States gain crucial information to fight the war on terror. Pamela is outfront tonight. What is the new warni