CNN The Situation Room August 9, 2013 21:14:00
Ted cruz is leading this, needs to bring it back and be reasonable. it's a mistake for republicans to pursue it. >> we agree in the end. >> thanks very much. up next, president obama says the core of al qaeda has been broken apart. is that enough to keep americans safe? peter bergen is here. and president obama slams russia's treatments of gays and lesbians and athletes. , helicopters buzzing, and truck engine humming. sfx: birds chirping sfx: birds chirping