On capitol hill senator are speaking out about whether to authorize strikes on chemical weapons in syria. Members of the house heard from the secretary of state behind closed doors, he wants congress to hold syria accountable. As Congress Considers the options, newly released polls show the u. S. Strike against syria is losing ground, but russia has offered up an 11th u. S. Military action. And syria is demanding the u. S. Prove its chemical weapons acquisition. But we begin with president obama tonight. Mike viqueira joins us from the white house. Mike . They call it the bully pulpit and wih good reason. The president did a round robin interview today. He laid out his case. Many of the themes and points we are likely to hear in that address tomorrow night, we understand it will be the east room. But everything on hold at the time being, john. That after the Russian Foreign minister put forward the proposal after meeting bilaterally with the syrian Prime Minister to gather up these che
The nation pausing to mark the 12 years since the september 11th attacks. There were ceremonies around the United States. In new york the bell range to mark the exact time the first tower of the World Trade Center was hit. There were also moments of silence marked at all three sites. The twin towers in new york, pennsylvania, and the pentagon. At the pentagon they remembered those who died when a plane crashed into that building. The names are still being read at the World Trade Center site. David schuster is there. Today they brought tattered flags, they brought tattered photos, but theyre still there. Four and a half hours it took them to read the 800 names that started this morning. So th the emotional gripping pat of this ceremony is coming to an end. Families came to gather, hear their loved ones names mentioned publicly. In addition to reading of the names there were musical interludes. There were several politicians, the governor of new york, the mayor of new york, the governor
Yesterday, antoinette tuff prevented a madman with a gun from killing children at an Elementary School. Today, the president of the United States called her to thank her. Students were back in class today at Ronald Mcnair learning academy. Lets talk about the gun debate. The incredible 911 audio. It is going to be all rights sweetheart, i just want you to know i love you, though. Is this going to restart the conversation. Colorado state Legislature Passed the gun control legislation. The gun lobby mobilized to fight back, a corporate lobby trying to overwhelm the voice of the american public. The real battle lies ahead in washington. This delay is inexcusable. It is thursday, august 22. There are so many other issues looming large. President obama speaking at the university of buffalo. Bradley mannings stunning announcement. More revelations about the nsa. But first, developing stories. The worst Voter Suppression laws in the country. The Justice Department is pursuing a new course. To
The real battle lies ahead in washington. This delay is inexcusable. It is thursday, august 22. There are so many other issues looming large. President obama speaking at the university of buffalo. Bradley mannings stunning announcement. More revelations about the nsa. But first, developing stories. The worst Voter Suppression laws in the country. The Justice Department is pursuing a new course. To the states voter id law. There is a new electorate. They know the south has changed. There has to be a point where the two sides clash. That is why theyre trying so hard to stop the vote. The real battle lies ahead in washington. The brave, quick thinking unarmed woman who stopped the bad guy with a gun who walked into an Elementary School in georgia almost was not there. Antoinette tuff was reportedly scheduled to have the day off on tuesday, but a lastminute shift switch put her in the schools front office, where she was confronted by the gunman and successfully talked him into surrendering
There are new security concerns and protests at the u. S. Embassy in lebanon. Staff members are ordered to lead. The g20 ends up,ing president obama returns home to face an uncertain future and a wary congress. Randall pinkston joins us. Randall. Syria use of chemical weapons, 11 of the g20 Member States said that they condemned and also demand he a Strong International response but did not specify military action. Now that hes back at home the president rejoins efforts to persuade the American Public and congress. I now ask unanimous consent that a letter of notification relating to section 2 congress 22 be printed in the record. Senate majority leader harry reed took a step putting the resolution on the senate calendar. The resolution including amendments could be up for a vote in the senate as early as next week but the outcome is uncertain. Even president obama admits it will be a hard sell. But before leaving the g20 summit in russia he pressed his case again. Failing orespond to