>> and then we took them away from him. it is better than using military action, but we're relying on the russians who have vetoed every action in the united nations against assad. i think the president has been rolled on this issue. we have an obligation to push forward on this. we have landmarks out there, time lines out there, saying in a week we expect this and this and this to be done. if it is done, you get another week. at the point we think it is a stall tactic, assad needs to be held accountable. >> i would prefer diplomacy over military action, i was only asking your opinion. i was not suggesting i thought diplomacy was a bad idea. that trumps military action. what are the odds that this is going to happen? >> you mean, with the russian? >> right. >> i think probably less than a quarter. i hope it really works, but i think less than a quarter. >> then what? do you expect the president will