The purpose of our action tonight is to establish a strong deterrent against the production, spread and use of chemical weapons. Establishing this deterrent is a Vital National security interest of the United States. Combined american, british, and french response to these atrocities will integrate all instruments of our military, economic, and diplomatic, we are prepared to sustain this response until the Syrian Regime stops its use of prohibited chemical agents. Kelly a were carried out by british tomato fighter jets and b1 bombers. Joseph dunford discussed the three targets that were selected. This evening we conducted strikes with two allies on multiple sites that will result in longterm degradation in syrias capability to research, and deploy chemical and biological weapons. This will result in inexcusable inflicted maximum damage without unnecessary risk to innocent civilians. Kelly lets go to Connor Powell who joined us from the jerusalem bureau. Reporter we are getting more inf