Live in if the United States of america sees a dictator brazenly violate International Law with poison gas and we choose to look the other way. President obama had a threepronged attack tonight. First, he spoke directly to the american public. Second, he laid out the case for military action against syria. But at the same time, the president is vowing to pursue a diplomatic solution, from russia over syrias kem wachemical wea. Abcs news Karen Travers has more. Reporter tonight, president obama said america is not the worlds police. But this time, the nation cannot stand by on the sidelines. Our ideals and principles, as well as our national security, are at stake, in syria. Reporter syria said today it would turn over its chemical weapons. President obama said these are encouraging signs. But its too early to tell if they will succeed. The u. S. Is now working diplomatic angles. But the president insists a strike option must stay on the table. But nearly twothirds of americans oppose m
After nearly two weeks of threatening u. S. Military action against syria, syria said today it is willing to give up the biggest stock pile of chemical weapons in the middle east, one of the biggest in the world. So how does this change what the u. S. Will do next, and are americans here at home safer tonight . Our abc team is standing by. We begin with abcs chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl at the white house. Jon . Reporter even as the president makes a last ditch effort at a diplomatic solution, hes doing everything he can to convince the congress and the public to support a military strike. As one senator who met with the president today put it, he still wants to keep his finger on the trigger. In advance of his big speech tonight, the president tried the personal tough today, going to capitol hill for lunch for senators. It may be the biggest test yet of his leadership. Asking for support on a National Security issue and failing to get it would make him look weak aroun
It. I thought somebody would have to touch it first. I guess the goalie. If he touched it does that make it count. Two people that dont know. We dont know the answers to these questions. Soccer fans out there. Cursing us going, give me a break i think we are not alone with our questions. We need our answers. If you know them send them in. Congratulations to them. I have a feeling we will see that on the professional soccer field. Somebody will have to do that later. Someone may want to imitate him. That would be cool. Coming up, its a good thing cats have nine lives. Wait until you see death defying antics in the mix. The miss america contestants show off their fancy footwear before the weekends pageant. You are watching world news now. World news now weather brought to you by Colonial Penn life insurance. World news now weather brought to you by Colonial Penn life insurance. To prove the skeptics wrong. Hi. Are you karen . [ karen ] yes, i am you said in a focus group, they just mask
Cal Worthington (and his 'dog' Spot), 'Madman' Muntz and other colorful local pitchmen used to claim space in the public consciousness. Our culture may no longer be built for that brand of commercial antics.
Cal Worthington (and his 'dog' Spot), 'Madman' Muntz and other colorful local pitchmen used to claim space in the public consciousness. Our culture may no longer be built for that brand of commercial antics.