>> the more i hear the threat to the neighborhood and we know that apac here, the group that in lobbying efforts mirrors always the israeli government's desires, working very, very busily here today on capitol hill that there is as much regional dynamism in the white house decision here as there is a specific reaction to chemical weapons. >> that's right. you see the regional dynamism. israel, a lot -- >> saudis and israelis agreeing is unusual in the white house. >> they were hearing all of these things, congressmen back in their district. and that coming here could change their minds. i think at the same time you have reed feeling that maybe the support isn't there.