this is about defending an international norm against the use of chemical weapons against innocent populations. that's what this is about. and the president has directed us to plan for a limited operation, limited duration, limited scope and no boots on the ground. we're not talking about an iraq or afghanistan style war. we do have a broader policy in place to bring about regime change and we're working through other means to do that. we're using the diplomatic track. the state department is doing an outstanding job working to build a moderate opposition more cohesive that can build a reconciliation process and help the syrian people to find a path for themselves and does not involve bashar al-assad's brutal regime. that's what we're doing. >> are you ready if there is a counter attack by syria or hasballah decides to do something or iran? do you have plans for those that