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Imboldined. already they've began a campaign saying the united states is weak. that doesn't help us. it emboldens those who are against us. the quicker we move forward on this, the better. i think the president has the right idea, which is you have to respond. but he certainly has put secretary of state kerry in a very awkward position. >> but joe, isn't he doing exactly what he said he wanted to do? he wanted to make sure we're look at the war powers act. and he was looking at previous decision, made by previous presidents and saying i would like to adhere to the war powers act with the notif...

Policies. to give the united states and the international community a push from the region. however, as we have heard, there are those that are concerned that any military strike on syria is going to destabilize countries like lebanon, destabilize the region into a broader conflict and worsening humanitarian situation. >> live in beirut on the story. joining me now, rhode island democratic congressman david sis linney. thank you for being with us. you've seen the draft resolution from the white house. do you support it as it is? >> yesterday, i traveled to washington and had the opportunity to...

A vote as to whether to keep the government open or not. i believe that vote is going to support what's called a continuing resolution. basically, a budget patch that keeps the government moving. leadership wants that and even some of the renegades -- >> what do you see it, three months? >> yes, something like that. just keep the government funded at current levels. then that's when the debt ceiling hits. that's a much tougher debate. >> as leaders of both parties here want to get this done, and now there's even less time to devote to this as we look forward to it, a week from now, something h...

Participation. and all of these requests which are very reasonable unfortunately the lawmakers who are requesting that broad international coalition are just not going to get it. no matter what the evidence is. and so despite all the efforts by the administration, we're largely left right now with france, which is about to have its own parliamentary debate on wednesday. in congress, as you and i know, several things can happen. rand paul could filibuster a resolution. the rules committee could come out with a different resolution. there's any number of traps. >> the ambassador league saying th...

Ally. he did this to his own folks. i don't understand why they don't rise up as one and eliminate him from his position in lird. it seems like that would be the logical thing to happen. sending a couple cruise missiles or tomahawks over there, i don't think it's going to accomplish that. >> congressman, are you worried? if you vote no and the resolution is not passed, the president of the united states, the office of the presidency, therefore, becomes weakened. >> i think everyone should be concerned about that. but who is responsible for that weakening? i did not draw the red line. i think a...