on the line. throughout the whole region, there is a strong sense they are running for the exits. not just because of what happened over the last week, sequestering, a host of things, the absolute reluctance to get involved. they created an impression throughout the region the u.s. is an undepersonalble ally and the first priority has to be to correct that. >> what did you say today? >> i agree with what mike duran said. i think we shifted to some extent. we have begun to show greater faith in the opposition in this rebellion. you could hear it in secretary of state kerry. all of a sudden, he's now talking about the fact the syrian opposition is broadly conserved -- >> fact, you're saying the u.s. see as more moderate shift. >> absolutely, all of a sudden -- >> right, that surprised me.