the use of -- the indiscriminate use of chemical weapons needs to be addressed. we are addressing that. the president has spoken clearly about his views on it. we're exploring this diplomatic avenue, this opportunity that exists, potentially to resolve this by removing from assad's possession chemical weapons. but we will continue our policy of supporting the opposition in an effort to bring about a political settlement in the syrian conflict. >> on the budget, you addressed it a little bit yesterday, but the house leadership is still trying to find a way to get a continuing resolution for the government beyond october 1st. >> now they're talking domestic issues. i'm brooke baldwin. you have been listening to white house spokesman jay carney taking questions. an important q & a when it comes to syria, the "new york times" op-edfrom the president of russia today, vladimir putin. all of the above we'll be