CNN The Situation Room June 14, 2013 21:14:00
And multiple sources tell cnn that the president and national security advisory tom donnel lynn favored a more cautious approach. secretary of state john kerry and incoming national security adviser susan rice asked for more intervention. the push is by the evidence that chemical use has been used. >> what he is doing is a half step, committing the u.s., and the u.s. prestige, but it won't change the balance of power there. >> reporter: but the white house is insistent that it will not only help the rebels, but put more pressure on assad. aids say that it is more difficult and costly and dange...