male announcer this is the bay area news station, kron 4 news starts now. The last few days weve seen encouraging signs in part because of the incredible threat of the military action u. S. Military action. Threat of military action. Pam the navy ships will stay off the coast of syria. But their cruise missiles will stay in their silos for now, pam the president has asked congress to delay any vote on military action, pam a time out. While the diplomats do their talking. Pam the president is still trying to convince a skeptical country. That syria must be held accountable. Pam but tonights white house address ended with cautious hope for a peaceful resolution. Grant lodes is here to tell us about it. Reporter as late as yesterday it was expected to be a hard sales pitch. Thats how it started, but the ending took a different turn, as he cautiously acknowledged russias diplomatic efforts. The russian government has indicated a willingness to join with the International Community in pushi