That the president, president assad, attended the swearing in ceremony of a new defense minister today. amid some concerns and rumors quite frankly that the president was in hiding. but his government s forces, those forces are the no backing down, launching attacks against the rebels and apparently against civilians as well. all this as the u.n. tries to put pressure on assad s regime to withdraw troops and weapons. as we reported to you, the resolution went down in defeat today. so not much coming from the u.n., at least at this time. what should our role be as america? joining us, senator lindsey graham, republican from south carolina and a member of the senate armed services committee. also like to mention a air force reservist. one. fualaau makers still serving in that capacity. senator graham, thanks for being with us today. thanks for having me. jenna: we keep here haefrg the wind do window for did he prelimsy is ending.