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and i think syria is at war now. violence is escalating and spreading to many parts of syria. many more syrians are arming themselves. the government has lost control of neighborhoods, streets, and towns. i think the uprising, unfortunately, has been militari militarized. and this does not bode well for the opposition. as that it strategy has been all along, it's to force the opposition to become militarized and who knows, dylan. we might be talking about syria two or three years from now. >> it's an extraordinary situation. i was wonder if you could tell who is supporting assad and what has to happen for him to lose that support? >> this is an important question you're asking. if you listen to the dominant in all of us, we portray assad versus the people. i just came back from the reg n region. you have people who support assad. the christians in syria are pro-assad. you have other classes that have benefitted from the new economic policies of assad. so you have millions of people who still support assad and you have millions of people who are still sitting. and that's why th
and i think syria is at war now. violence is escalating and spreading to many parts of syria. many more syrians are arming themselves. the government has lost control of neighborhoods, streets, and towns. i think the uprising, unfortunately, has been militari militarized. and this does not bode well for the opposition. as that it strategy has been all along, it's to force the opposition to become militarized and who knows, dylan. we might be talking about syria two or three years from now....
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iran has a major stake in syria. that's their top arab ally. >> so do a little try angulation. >> part of the problem is that nato overstepped the bounds of the mandate protecting the libyan citizens. and that basically scared off russia and china from signing on to something like that again. that was the downside. >> when the french came out and said, listen. we need oil, so the french were like -- >> the idea that we're playing with go politics and talking about people being hypocrite call is naive. no one functions on the broader morality. >> that's going to change as shared information goes on. >> the russians and chinese allowed for the protection, but nato overstepped the mandate. now they won't go down that path again. that's it the blowback from that decision. so regardless of what the outcome was. >> let's assume we have this entrance jens. when you have a situation like this, we have had the benefit of being able to rely on mubarak in egypt when cairo was the middle east. you could go to mubarak and say, we
iran has a major stake in syria. that's their top arab ally. >> so do a little try angulation. >> part of the problem is that nato overstepped the bounds of the mandate protecting the libyan citizens. and that basically scared off russia and china from signing on to something like that again. that was the downside. >> when the french came out and said, listen. we need oil, so the french were like -- >> the idea that we're playing with go politics and talking about people...
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they say syria is not libya. libya was sort of self-contained, and syria the violence has a potential of spreading to all sorts of different countries. that's real. that means that the assad regime, as they are protected by russia and china for the time being, feels imperative and feels the pressure and they want to change facts on the ground by increasing violence and end this thing before they're forced out one way or the other. what they've done is unleashed a full-out assault on the city of homs and suburbs of damascus and other places. it's escalating and getting worse and worse, and the national community is simply paralyzed. this is the worst case nare joe all around. >> since i have you here, josh, i want to turn to one more piece of news out of the region today which struck as important. worse and worse, and the national community is simply paralyzed. this is the worst case nare joe all around. >> since i have you here, josh, i want to turn to one more piece of news out of the region today which struck a
they say syria is not libya. libya was sort of self-contained, and syria the violence has a potential of spreading to all sorts of different countries. that's real. that means that the assad regime, as they are protected by russia and china for the time being, feels imperative and feels the pressure and they want to change facts on the ground by increasing violence and end this thing before they're forced out one way or the other. what they've done is unleashed a full-out assault on the city of...
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>> that is the difference between syria and libya. libya the world and the united nations security council all united around the idea of international convention. that is not happening in syria because russia and china have vetoed any proposal that might lead to any sort of regime change in damascus. with russia and china it's more than just a matter of selling military hardware to damascus. there is a principle the way moscow sees it, the principle that the international community should not interfere. after all moscow has also sent tanks into its own -- >> the chechen rebels. >> they don't want to set a precedence here that might be used again. >> putin obviously aware of his own grip on power does not want to say it is okay to overthrow a dictatorship. >> there is very strong opposition to him in his own country. we've seen in the past couple months mostly peaceful demonstrations against him. who knows where that might lead. he is looking over his back a little bit when he does this. china has consistently taken this line they made
>> that is the difference between syria and libya. libya the world and the united nations security council all united around the idea of international convention. that is not happening in syria because russia and china have vetoed any proposal that might lead to any sort of regime change in damascus. with russia and china it's more than just a matter of selling military hardware to damascus. there is a principle the way moscow sees it, the principle that the international community should...
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in syria, angry protesters burned flags. seems like the syrian government is treating the security council vetoes as a green light to step up the violence, as a license to kill. >> reporter: that's how many are explaining the sharp escalation of violence. the city has been under siege for days, relentless bombardment has pushed the death toll to more than 300. am includ footage not independently verified shows what the people are up against. eyewitnesses report that syrian tanks and and soldiers are moving to other cities, as well, a sign that similar attacks in other parts of the country could be imminent. >>> witnesses say electricity and communications now have been cut off to the country's third largest city. >>> back here at home, the catholic church is leading a vocal campaign against the obama administration over a provision in the new health care law that would require all employers, including religious institutions, to offer contraceptives as part of their insurance coverage. catholic leaders say the mandate would f
in syria, angry protesters burned flags. seems like the syrian government is treating the security council vetoes as a green light to step up the violence, as a license to kill. >> reporter: that's how many are explaining the sharp escalation of violence. the city has been under siege for days, relentless bombardment has pushed the death toll to more than 300. am includ footage not independently verified shows what the people are up against. eyewitnesses report that syrian tanks and and...
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let's start with syria. the syrian city of homs continues to endure shelling by president bashar al assad's regime. syrian activists say close to 200 people have been killed in just the last two days. this is a satellite picture from friday of homs where the syrian military has been shelling and a pipeline has exploded. this week, the united nations issued a report saying bashar al assad must be held accountable for killing his own people. some of the stuff documented in the report is just appalling, from torturing children to mass executions. on friday in tunisia, secretary of state hillary clinton suggested a syrian military coup could topple assad. later, president obama was asked about the situation in syria. >> we are going to continue to keep the pressure up and look for every tool available to prevent the slaughter of innocents in syria. it's important that we not be bystanders during these extraordinary events. >> still, the international community seems to be at a loss over what to do next. one of o
let's start with syria. the syrian city of homs continues to endure shelling by president bashar al assad's regime. syrian activists say close to 200 people have been killed in just the last two days. this is a satellite picture from friday of homs where the syrian military has been shelling and a pipeline has exploded. this week, the united nations issued a report saying bashar al assad must be held accountable for killing his own people. some of the stuff documented in the report is just...
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as we were talking earlier, syria is not just about syria. syria is related to china and russia. china, we also need in dealing with iran. iran is connected to israel. it's like connected. that's the problem when you hear the saber rattling. let's take syria. some are saying we should be arming the rebels. okay. who are they? syria is not the same as libya. syria has a well-armed army of its own very organized. >> thanks to the russians. it depends on which country we want to arm. >> the point being, you have to view in a global economy and in this kand of environment, you have to see these as moving parts that are connected. >> so where is the leverage now? what we're looking for is to identify the narrowist part, the smallest group of people on this whole chess board that could exert influence on syria and iran to diminish the level of heat. who is that? >> they are not such a small group. it's the largest country in the world. china. that's what we need. >> explain that a bit. why is china so relevant to what happens with iran and syria? >> china is so relevant because they ar
as we were talking earlier, syria is not just about syria. syria is related to china and russia. china, we also need in dealing with iran. iran is connected to israel. it's like connected. that's the problem when you hear the saber rattling. let's take syria. some are saying we should be arming the rebels. okay. who are they? syria is not the same as libya. syria has a well-armed army of its own very organized. >> thanks to the russians. it depends on which country we want to arm....
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no-win situation with syria at the moment. when you're saying libyans and what's been left, the problems in egypt, you can see why the people are backing up and saying we don't want a power vacuum here. >> it's a small minority that's backing assad. the view that the antichaos people are that that's what these societies want is shortsight shortsighted. we just don't see in the medium term that's happening. the other thing about syria, it's not naive and childish to be on the side of freedom and democracy. because this has implications for the rest of the world. the reasons the russians and the chinese are supporting assad so strongly is those dictators want to stay in power. it is in the interest of america and the world to have more democratic views. >> so your -- how do you reconcile, though, the oppression in saudi arabia? the oppression in bahrain? how long can the united states go on television and proclaim freedom for the world while financing those that are allies who take that freedom away? >> i care about when we get
no-win situation with syria at the moment. when you're saying libyans and what's been left, the problems in egypt, you can see why the people are backing up and saying we don't want a power vacuum here. >> it's a small minority that's backing assad. the view that the antichaos people are that that's what these societies want is shortsight shortsighted. we just don't see in the medium term that's happening. the other thing about syria, it's not naive and childish to be on the side of...
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syria is at war. political violence is spreading to many parts of syria. more and more syrians have taken arms into their own hands. more and more defections from the military. this is a deeply-splintered country along sectarian lines and basically class line. what the syrian people want, what the opposition wants, it wants the moral support of the international community. it wants the sanctions to basically be increased it on the syrian regime. it wants a buffer zone where the factors from the army and civilians might gather and gain momentum in syria. >> do you think that assad will survive the kind of pressure that's been brought in the form of sanctions in this attempt of a u.n. security council condemnation? >> martin, if the history of sanctions serves as a guide, sanctions don't produce their desired effects. as you know, the americans and the europeans are waging a war. economic and financial war against the regime and also a psychological war. i believe based on my knowledge, the tipping point in syria will come from inside syria. when and if the
syria is at war. political violence is spreading to many parts of syria. more and more syrians have taken arms into their own hands. more and more defections from the military. this is a deeply-splintered country along sectarian lines and basically class line. what the syrian people want, what the opposition wants, it wants the moral support of the international community. it wants the sanctions to basically be increased it on the syrian regime. it wants a buffer zone where the factors from the...
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there's a lot going on today, including new details out of syria where the fighting has claimed two journalist's lives including one american. we'll have the latest on that. plus, controversy at the brit music awards. we'll show you what happened when adele's acceptance speech for album of the year went on too long for the producers' taste. first, let's get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock in new york city. >>> the republican presidential field is heading to arizona today to square off in one last debate before tuesday's primaries in michigan and arizona. it's been noorlly a month since the candidates last shared a stage. and nbc news marist poll showed mitt romney and rick santorum in a statistical tie among michigan voters. ron paul and newt gingrich trail the top two contenders by over 20 points. so far romney's efforts to play up his michigan roots aren't registering with voters. the poll shows 88% say the candidates' ties to the state do not affect their vote. just 10% say it makes them more likely to support this candidacy. >>> in arizona the poll shows mitt romney with a doub
there's a lot going on today, including new details out of syria where the fighting has claimed two journalist's lives including one american. we'll have the latest on that. plus, controversy at the brit music awards. we'll show you what happened when adele's acceptance speech for album of the year went on too long for the producers' taste. first, let's get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock in new york city. >>> the republican presidential field is heading to arizona today...
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continues to escalate in syria. the u.s. has now closed its embassy in syria forcing all american diplomats and personnel out of the country. assad has issued a crackdown among protesters. now president obama discussed that issue with nbc's matt lauer sitting down exclusively with him just before the super bowl. >> we have been relentless in sending a message that it is time for assad to go. that the kind of violence we've seen exercised against his own people this weekend and over the past several months is inexcusable. >> nbc's kristen welker live from the white house this morning to talk more about this. so kristen, on these developments that we're seeing today, we know there is this breaking news on the two fronts. start with syria and then we'll move on to iran. >> reporter: well, thomas, good morning. the white house, of course, monitoring the situation in syria quite closely as you noted. the violence has been escalating there as many as 50 people killed today. an estimated 200 people killed on friday. really the bloo
continues to escalate in syria. the u.s. has now closed its embassy in syria forcing all american diplomats and personnel out of the country. assad has issued a crackdown among protesters. now president obama discussed that issue with nbc's matt lauer sitting down exclusively with him just before the super bowl. >> we have been relentless in sending a message that it is time for assad to go. that the kind of violence we've seen exercised against his own people this weekend and over the...
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tweeted he is, quote, heartbroken by the loss of anthony shadid in syria. he leaves behind a wife and two children. anthony shadid was 43 years old. our condolences go out to his family, to the "new york times" family as well. >>> meanwhile, the killing in syria continues. nearly one year of the government's brutal suppression of protesters, despite new efforts by the community, the regime shows no signs of loosening its grip. the united nations general assembly calls on syria to stop the bloodshed. but the government purely symbolic world leaders at this point have no options in the u.n. to enforce the measure. a similar effort was vetoed in the security council you'll remember by russia and china two weeks ago leaving the other largely powerless to put an end to the conflict at least within the united nations. we turn to politics. the next big battleground. the nomination fight focused on michigan. the two leading contenders are fighting over jobs, the economy and government spending. the latest from detroit news puts rick santorum up four points within t
tweeted he is, quote, heartbroken by the loss of anthony shadid in syria. he leaves behind a wife and two children. anthony shadid was 43 years old. our condolences go out to his family, to the "new york times" family as well. >>> meanwhile, the killing in syria continues. nearly one year of the government's brutal suppression of protesters, despite new efforts by the community, the regime shows no signs of loosening its grip. the united nations general assembly calls on...
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government of iran and syria. and then sit on the sidelines forever. >> santorum also gives accused the president of refusing to live up to america's commitments around the world saying the president is undermining our friends naming israel specifically. many people tweeted asking why does he have ash on his forehead asking if he's catholic. yes. construction of the $500 million national museum of african-american history and culture is now under way. >> five, four, three, two, one. break ground. >> the ground breaking ceremonies were held just this morning on the national mall. the seven-level facility will be the only national museum dedicated exclusively to african-american history and community in the u.s. president obama said it will be important reminder of not only the painful moments in time but the joyous ones. >> i want my daughters to see the shackles that bound slaves on their voyage across the ocean and the shards of glass that flew from the 16th street baptist church. i want them to appreciate this m
government of iran and syria. and then sit on the sidelines forever. >> santorum also gives accused the president of refusing to live up to america's commitments around the world saying the president is undermining our friends naming israel specifically. many people tweeted asking why does he have ash on his forehead asking if he's catholic. yes. construction of the $500 million national museum of african-american history and culture is now under way. >> five, four, three, two, one....
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closed its capital in syria today. the action comes amid reports that 23 more protesters were killed just today. reports indicate at least 200 people were killed there saturday as the assault started. it's estimated more than 5,400 people have been killed.whether intervene in syria. >> i thinkt's very important for us to try to resolve this without recourse to outside military intervention. i think that's possible. >> we are joined live from syria with ayman. when's the latest? >> reporter: a lot of people are afraid there will be an escalate in violence. that's what we're seeing inside syria. it seemed that on monday there was attack on the city. at least 23 people were killed. among those places that were hit inside the city was a makeshift clinic that was treating people from an earlier attack. the situation remains very desire in the city. people are cut off from electricity and water. it's becoming a bit more of a humanitarian situation for the residents of that city. the united states has suspended operations ins
closed its capital in syria today. the action comes amid reports that 23 more protesters were killed just today. reports indicate at least 200 people were killed there saturday as the assault started. it's estimated more than 5,400 people have been killed.whether intervene in syria. >> i thinkt's very important for us to try to resolve this without recourse to outside military intervention. i think that's possible. >> we are joined live from syria with ayman. when's the latest?...
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not a domino, but iran has syria. if syria goes, i vap more controversial. they are an important prop in the iranian dreams of the domination. this is bigger than the humanitarian piece. it's attacked in and of itself. >> i want to change it about iran. they had reports of congress stating that iran was likely to strike at the united states at some point. you had secretary panetta saying israel was ready to strike, possibly as early as may. >> the president did everything to propose the water. we don't think they are ready to strike. that sounds like the opposite. second, israel is not there yet. >> i thought there were a couple of things in what the president said. first, by saying that israel has not made a decision yet, the united states did not plan to go to a joint operation with israel. he did do the requisite and all were on the table. that lost a fair bit of credibility and he said that they don't see evidence and president obama is ready to go do that. however by saying the israelis have not made a decision, that was this incredibly intense conversa
not a domino, but iran has syria. if syria goes, i vap more controversial. they are an important prop in the iranian dreams of the domination. this is bigger than the humanitarian piece. it's attacked in and of itself. >> i want to change it about iran. they had reports of congress stating that iran was likely to strike at the united states at some point. you had secretary panetta saying israel was ready to strike, possibly as early as may. >> the president did everything to propose...
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syria is on the brink of civil war is the warning. syrian government forces are pummeling the city with rockets and tank shells. activists say it's worst yet. right now we know what the april leag air -- what the arab league is talking about. what could the u.n. do, could they send a peace keeping force even though there's no peace keeping resolution? >> reporter: that resolution that was passed here used very careful language, one of the really more important pieces of that resolution stipulated that arab countries were allowed to provide political support to opposition, that was clarified saying that the material support means arms, that if the syrian opposition wants weapons from arab countries, they could according to the resolution provide that support. that was one line in a resolution that also called for the u.n. and the arab league to send in a peace keeping force, you can imagine the reluctant feelings that came forward. china and russia vetoed a weaker resolution last week. other european countries have expressed reservatio
syria is on the brink of civil war is the warning. syrian government forces are pummeling the city with rockets and tank shells. activists say it's worst yet. right now we know what the april leag air -- what the arab league is talking about. what could the u.n. do, could they send a peace keeping force even though there's no peace keeping resolution? >> reporter: that resolution that was passed here used very careful language, one of the really more important pieces of that resolution...
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and that certainly is consistent with syria. but second, there was broad international support that was manifested with the u.n. resolution. and now we have the active opposition, unfortunately, of china and russia. and then third, we were able to be intervene in a very limited mission, no boots on the ground. the syrian army is big, powerful. it's well armed. so the calculation in the military that might be required is obviously much different decision than libya. >> but sir, you know there are a number of people who say the big difference between libya and syria is oil. >> well, people say that, but i actually think that there's just horror at what is happening to syrian citizens. and i think it motivates everybody here and the european union and some of the arab league is trying to put an end to this horrendous situation of a government unleashing cannons and machine guns on innocent women, children and men. so it's a humanitarian issue is what i think is pushing this. but we don't have the international support and right now
and that certainly is consistent with syria. but second, there was broad international support that was manifested with the u.n. resolution. and now we have the active opposition, unfortunately, of china and russia. and then third, we were able to be intervene in a very limited mission, no boots on the ground. the syrian army is big, powerful. it's well armed. so the calculation in the military that might be required is obviously much different decision than libya. >> but sir, you know...
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is closing its embassy in syria after another violent weekend there. tensions are rising with more talk of a possible israeli strike against iran. we're all talking about that one. how will it affect the race? you're watching "hardball" on msnbc. laces? really? slip-on's the way to go. more people do that, security would be like -- there's no charge for the bag. thanks. i know a quiet little place where we can get some work done. there's a three-prong plug. i have club passes. [ male announcer ] now there's a mileage card that offers special perks on united, like a free checked bag, united club passes, and priority boarding. thanks. ♪ okay. what's your secret? ♪ [ male announcer ] the new united mileageplus explorer card. get it and you're in. so i'm glad it's with fidelity. they offer me one-on-one guidance to help me choose my investments. not just with my savings plan here at work. they help me with all of my financial goals. looking good, irene. thanks to fidelity, i can stay on top of my financial future, huh? good one. why, thank you. whether
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has had a very long complicated relationship with syria. i mean, i remember spending time with a canadian citizen who the u.s. rendered through extraordinary rendition. kidnapped at jfk airport and sent him to be tortured in syria. cia working together with syrian intelligence and held him for a year. ultimately released to canada and awarded $10 million there. outraged throughout canada and the united states. still on no-fly list here. it is interesting that the u.s., though, outwardly extremely critical actually does have tie was syria that are very strong. especially around -- they know how terroristic they are because they use them for that. >> they are, i mean, iran backs syrian government. i'm not denying the case you talked about. but essentially we have been having -- this administration has had very bad relation was the syrian government. all of the way you a long. >> working with them at the same time. >> we are not working with them. >> debate over counterterrorism with syria. if i may, the neo-conservative side was against it an
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tyler hicks, who was reporting with him in syria. other details and the exact location of his passing are not yet known. mr. shadid is survived by his wife and his two children. he was just 43 years old. >>> signs of life? a fresh round of reports renew optimism in the nation's economic recovery. >>> dramatic destruction. authorities in mexico set fire to to a massive haul of drug-remitted munitions. >>> and safe and sound. a four-week-old puppy is pulled from a sewage drain in ohio. good morning, everyone. i'm lynn berry. those stories and more are straight ahead. this is "first look" on msnbc. and we begin this morning with positive economic signs. the u.s. economy seems to be improving as unemployment claims last week were at their lowest level since 2008. and a bailed out american auto company is now showing record profits. nbc's michelle franzen has details. >> reporter: detroit's largest automaker, general motors, posted earnings of $7.6 billion last year, its biggest profit in nearly two decades. a lot g.m.'s assembly plant in
tyler hicks, who was reporting with him in syria. other details and the exact location of his passing are not yet known. mr. shadid is survived by his wife and his two children. he was just 43 years old. >>> signs of life? a fresh round of reports renew optimism in the nation's economic recovery. >>> dramatic destruction. authorities in mexico set fire to to a massive haul of drug-remitted munitions. >>> and safe and sound. a four-week-old puppy is pulled from a...
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is closing its embassy in syria after another violent weekend there. tensions are rising with more talk of a possible israeli strike against iran. we're all talking about that one. how will it affect the race? you're watching "hardball" on msnbc. >>> welcome back to "hardball." the economy is expected to be the main issue. there are several major flash points in the world that will affect the economy. they are in the middle east now. look at what the president is facing right now. just recent days, on syria, russia and china vetoed a resolution that would have called on assad to step down. the united states closed their embassy in demascas. they are on shaky ground after officials said 19 americans connected with the pro- democracy citizens. one is sam lahood. and most troubling, israeli leaders continuing to hint that military action by them is coming against iran. could that be an october surprise? the chief washington correspondent for "the new york times" joins us. david, let's go through the relatively easy. syria, why are we worried about so much
is closing its embassy in syria after another violent weekend there. tensions are rising with more talk of a possible israeli strike against iran. we're all talking about that one. how will it affect the race? you're watching "hardball" on msnbc. >>> welcome back to "hardball." the economy is expected to be the main issue. there are several major flash points in the world that will affect the economy. they are in the middle east now. look at what the president is...
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a lot going on including the move by syria's president the white house is calling laughable. >>> if i look rough this morning, here's why. six hours ago i was doing shots off a ski on live national television with my new friend lil kim. lil kim. i was rocking the jeremy lin tee shirt. >>> at 30 rock, congress is expected now to pass an extension of the payroll tax cut for millions of americans perhaps as early as tomorrow. the $150 billion deal came together after republican leaders decided an extended fight how to pay for the measure could hurt the party ahead of the november elections. one of the top negotiators, max baucus announced the deal very early this morning. >> this is very important for a lot of people, 160 million americans can maintain payroll tax cut, a lot of folks lost their jobs through no fault of their own will receive unemployment benefits, seniors, see their doctors get medicare, and it's good for the country, very good for the country. >> compromise extends 2% cut in the social security payroll tax for ten months, $1000 in savings for the average worker. bill re
a lot going on including the move by syria's president the white house is calling laughable. >>> if i look rough this morning, here's why. six hours ago i was doing shots off a ski on live national television with my new friend lil kim. lil kim. i was rocking the jeremy lin tee shirt. >>> at 30 rock, congress is expected now to pass an extension of the payroll tax cut for millions of americans perhaps as early as tomorrow. the $150 billion deal came together after republican...
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so -- based in southern syria. it was very important in the early stages of the revolution because they basically tried to marry a language of islam and with the language of establishing civil democratic state through pacifist means. >> i want to talk about nonviolence and violence and where syria is head order that spectrum and about what the world should be doing about what's happening in syria right after we take this break. [ tom ] we invented the turbine business right here in schenectady. without the stuff that we make here, you wouldn't be able to walk in your house and flip on your lights. [ brad ] at ge we build turbines that power the world. they go into power plants which take some form of energy, harness it, and turn it into more efficient electricity. [ ron ] when i was a kid i wanted to work with my hands, that was my thing. i really enjoy building turbines. it's nice to know that what you're building is gonna do something for the world. when people think of ge, they typically don't think about beer.
so -- based in southern syria. it was very important in the early stages of the revolution because they basically tried to marry a language of islam and with the language of establishing civil democratic state through pacifist means. >> i want to talk about nonviolence and violence and where syria is head order that spectrum and about what the world should be doing about what's happening in syria right after we take this break. [ tom ] we invented the turbine business right here in...
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there will be a friends of syria meeting in tunis tomorrow. it's significant that tunis is the place. hillary clinton is going there and i applaud her, along with 70 other nations. that is an opportunity, one would hope, to put more pressure on the bashar government. i think she's right that he has to go. he's about -- or his government is about to be named as war criminals by theuati united nat. i want to put up there a thought, and that is, let's look at the success of the transition of yemen, which six months ago i said was the most dangerous place on earth. sada, the autocrat who had ruled the place in a totally vicious way is now out of there. he's been granted personal immunity, but his vice president has been elected, albeit in a plebside, earlier this week, in a fair election, and the violence has subsided, and certainly, we, the u.s., are able through whatever means to try to reduce the al qaeda presence in the boonies in yemens. maybe there's an example there for syria, maybe there's a slight window not just to declare a cease-fire,
there will be a friends of syria meeting in tunis tomorrow. it's significant that tunis is the place. hillary clinton is going there and i applaud her, along with 70 other nations. that is an opportunity, one would hope, to put more pressure on the bashar government. i think she's right that he has to go. he's about -- or his government is about to be named as war criminals by theuati united nat. i want to put up there a thought, and that is, let's look at the success of the transition of...
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when you look at a situation like syria, you have to do business with china, because china and russia have blocked intervention with respect to syria and when you think about t environment, chain a has to be a part of the solution. there's a balance of being forceful with china when you need to but normally as most leaders have come to discovery, while you have, you know, direct conversations publically you do a lot more effectively with china quietly than confronting them publically. >> on that note, pj, when we look at the syria question and certainly china and russia's record is joint vetoes, whether it's obstruction on sudan or burma, i was surprised they came out on syria this way they did. do you think this is beginning to make a difference as the chinese look to their foreign policy? >> kmien a was was happy to have russia -- china was happy to have russia as the leading horse on this issue. one of the pill ars as they rise in the world, they do not want to set a precedent that the international community gets to set and then enforce outside conditions or norms on them. you kno
when you look at a situation like syria, you have to do business with china, because china and russia have blocked intervention with respect to syria and when you think about t environment, chain a has to be a part of the solution. there's a balance of being forceful with china when you need to but normally as most leaders have come to discovery, while you have, you know, direct conversations publically you do a lot more effectively with china quietly than confronting them publically. >>...
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>> they are important in trying to prop up syria. always has been. the only arab ally. >> losing this would isolate the way they have. >> you have the spring playing out in a way that changes the dynamics across the board. they are nervous that the idea of people power that they witnessed for years after their own presidential election are a threat to them. it's not only losing syria, but the idea of people power. >> it's clear assad is killing hundreds a day. is there any way they get involved? >> i don't think militarily. the reliance is going to be on the regional players whether turkey or saudi arabia to take the lead. >> militarily? or just to fun you will arms? >> to create corridors along the border with turkey. i don't think anybody is talking about military action, but this is becoming increasingly unacceptable and beginning to use words like genocide. paf of what is the difference between what they are doing and what they did in libya? >> nothing. >> there far more killed in syria than were killed by gadhafi. the international community sto
>> they are important in trying to prop up syria. always has been. the only arab ally. >> losing this would isolate the way they have. >> you have the spring playing out in a way that changes the dynamics across the board. they are nervous that the idea of people power that they witnessed for years after their own presidential election are a threat to them. it's not only losing syria, but the idea of people power. >> it's clear assad is killing hundreds a day. is there...
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what are we learning from syria as the level of violence continues and as we have little hope of a united in view of what russia and china has done? >> the referendum was clearly a sham, it was conducted in the climate of a hot war where people could not express themselves freely or move around freely. we have seen reports from various locations that people were forced to go to the polls forced to vote a certain way. so we do not take that result seriously and we think it's almost a mockery of the goals of the syrian people that the assad regime would push through a referendum of that sort under the circumstances. the larger reality though, is that the international community as was demonstrated two weeks ago here in new york through an overwhelming vote by the general assembly and again, on friday, in tunis where 70 countries came together to make clear that the political transition in syria must occur. assad must go, there must be an end to the violence and we have come together to work along three very important lines of action to accomplish that. in the first instance, upping the pres
what are we learning from syria as the level of violence continues and as we have little hope of a united in view of what russia and china has done? >> the referendum was clearly a sham, it was conducted in the climate of a hot war where people could not express themselves freely or move around freely. we have seen reports from various locations that people were forced to go to the polls forced to vote a certain way. so we do not take that result seriously and we think it's almost a...
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syria is under fire, as well. human rights groups saying syrian troops have killed at least 17 in the flash point city there. this latest deadly bombardment comes on the heels of the weekend strike, which killed about 200 people. meanwhile, egypt's military-led government plans to put 19 americans on trial for allegedly using foreign funds to create unrest in that country. riots continue to break out in cairo. now, the latest from cairo. and eamon, what's the case against these 19 americans? >> reporter: good morning, richard. well, you know, the general prosecutor is expected to indict them on wednesday here in the country. referring to a criminal court. a crime under egyptian law and channelling that money to political activity in the country, particularly to anti-government protests. they believe a lot of the protests that are taking place in the country are fueled by organizations and groups that are working against the egyptian government, but more importantly, they are receiving these funds from outside. we
syria is under fire, as well. human rights groups saying syrian troops have killed at least 17 in the flash point city there. this latest deadly bombardment comes on the heels of the weekend strike, which killed about 200 people. meanwhile, egypt's military-led government plans to put 19 americans on trial for allegedly using foreign funds to create unrest in that country. riots continue to break out in cairo. now, the latest from cairo. and eamon, what's the case against these 19 americans?...
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they are killing people in syria. there was obviously effort at the u.n. russia and china did not want to participate. we know the narrative over the weekend. we're seeing russia selling more weapons to the syrian government. we know there's an economic relationship between iran, syria, russia, that it's an evi nspiracy, by the way. we have one with saudi arabia. other people have them with other parts of the area. that's a relationship set. how do we help that man on that youtube video not get killed? >> i wish i had an answer. the military is coming in with tanks in the neighborhood. it would be like going into a small town in the u.s. and literally unloading this canon fire into homes where women, children, and men were. what's our ability to stop that? militarily, it doesn't seem as though there's a viable option. obviously, the administration is doing everything it can diplomatically and through the u.n. the arab league supports the efforts we're making and condemning assad. at the end of the day, you have china and russia standing in the way of a u.n
they are killing people in syria. there was obviously effort at the u.n. russia and china did not want to participate. we know the narrative over the weekend. we're seeing russia selling more weapons to the syrian government. we know there's an economic relationship between iran, syria, russia, that it's an evi nspiracy, by the way. we have one with saudi arabia. other people have them with other parts of the area. that's a relationship set. how do we help that man on that youtube video not get...
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in syria this blood shed. it starts to look like america is impotent in the region. >> and that was the motivation ultimately behind going to libya. we'll see what happens. your finances can't manage themselves. but that doesn't mean they won't try. bring all your finances together with the help of the one person who can. a certified financial planner professional. cfp. let's make a plan. in what passes for common sense. used to be we socked money away and expected it to grow. then the world changed... and the common sense of retirement planning became anything but common. fortunately, td ameritrade's investment consultants can help you build a plan that fits your life. take control by opening a new account or rolling over an old 401(k) today, and we'll throw in up to $600. how's that for common sense? >>> let's get a check on business before the bell. brian sullivan is live at cnbc global headquarters. >> everybody's eyes are still on greece. you know something's going to happen. you're kind of waiting, right
in syria this blood shed. it starts to look like america is impotent in the region. >> and that was the motivation ultimately behind going to libya. we'll see what happens. your finances can't manage themselves. but that doesn't mean they won't try. bring all your finances together with the help of the one person who can. a certified financial planner professional. cfp. let's make a plan. in what passes for common sense. used to be we socked money away and expected it to grow. then the...
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syria, why are we worried about the syria thing so much? how did we get to take sides against assad's kid. you think up until the beginning of january you asked -- they've lost count now. from the beginning, we wanted to toppis the guy. i think there was a strong sense during the end of the bush administration and even the beginning of the obama administration that assad may be somebody they could work with in a difficult way. remember he had tried to build the nuclear reactor. as soon as the arabs. the problem now is we're not in the land of lousy options. we're in the land of no options. without a u.n. resolution, without a military option, there's very little the united states or others could do to stop what's happening. >> why did susan rice get so emotional today. >> she's calling it despicable. they're all professionals up there in new york. why is she getting so enraged. i think it's been fabulous taking on the u.n. >> there's a humanitarian crisis. the fact china and russia were unique in blocking this, i think there are a lot of fo
syria, why are we worried about the syria thing so much? how did we get to take sides against assad's kid. you think up until the beginning of january you asked -- they've lost count now. from the beginning, we wanted to toppis the guy. i think there was a strong sense during the end of the bush administration and even the beginning of the obama administration that assad may be somebody they could work with in a difficult way. remember he had tried to build the nuclear reactor. as soon as the...
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a lot going on today, including the deteriorating situation in syria where china and russia have voted to block u.n. action. we'll have the very latest. plus, clint eastwood in the super bowl ad that has many republicans fantasizing about him getting into the presidential race. the world's about to hear the roar of our engines says clint. the best of the ads later in the show. >>> first let's get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock in new york city where all the news is, of course, about the new york giants. the front page of "the new york post" calling them champs with a photograph of eli manning. wouldn't you know it, the "daily news" has spread champs as well for eli manning. four years after stunning the undefeated new england patriots in super bowl xlii, eli and the giants are champions once again. the fourth quarter again belonged to eli. this was the play of the game. down two points in the fourth quarter with 3:45 left on the clock. manning leading his team downfield. this is mario manningham on the first play of the drive, making the catch, a beautiful throw and catc
a lot going on today, including the deteriorating situation in syria where china and russia have voted to block u.n. action. we'll have the very latest. plus, clint eastwood in the super bowl ad that has many republicans fantasizing about him getting into the presidential race. the world's about to hear the roar of our engines says clint. the best of the ads later in the show. >>> first let's get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock in new york city where all the news is, of...
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more than 70 people were killed in syria wenls. wednesday. in homs, shelling attacks killed two journalists, including american marie colvin. "the telegraph" reports intercepted communication between syrian army officers revealed they had pledged to, quote, kill any journalists who set foot on syrian soil. as the fighting continues, the united nations is sending a top humanitarian official to syria and is expected to call for aid groups to be given access to opposition forces. >>> a third straight day of large protests in afghanistan today over the burning of copes of the koran by u.s. soldiers. fighting between violent protesters and afghan troops on wednesday left at least seven people dead and dozens wounded. afghan police struggled to disperse hundreds of protesters trying to break into an american military base. the afghan taliban urged afghanistans to target foreign military bases, invader forces and their convoys. and the u.s. has apologized for burning the korans which they said was a mistake. >>> here is your first look at some other
more than 70 people were killed in syria wenls. wednesday. in homs, shelling attacks killed two journalists, including american marie colvin. "the telegraph" reports intercepted communication between syrian army officers revealed they had pledged to, quote, kill any journalists who set foot on syrian soil. as the fighting continues, the united nations is sending a top humanitarian official to syria and is expected to call for aid groups to be given access to opposition forces....
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. >>> to syria, diplomats talk about a cease-fire. their government soldiers are still spoun pounding on opposition forces in syria. the shelling of the city of homs has continued with no signs that the government will enthe fighting there. meanwhile, secretary of state hillary clinton and other leaders meeting in tunisia, talking about ending the violence. nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel is on the border between syria and turkey. good morning to you, sir. what's the very latest? >> well, i think you had it right. this is not a cease-fire and it shouldn't be portrayed as one. the violence is continuing. the war being carried out by the syrian regime against the opposition. and the armed opposition against the syrian government is ongoing. what we do see now is a very limited tactical cease-fire and attempt by the syrian red crescent and the red cross to evacuate a few people from the besieged city of homs. homs has received a great deal of attention over the last several weeks because about 30,000 people are trapped in
. >>> to syria, diplomats talk about a cease-fire. their government soldiers are still spoun pounding on opposition forces in syria. the shelling of the city of homs has continued with no signs that the government will enthe fighting there. meanwhile, secretary of state hillary clinton and other leaders meeting in tunisia, talking about ending the violence. nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel is on the border between syria and turkey. good morning to you, sir. what's the...
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. >>> high stakes international showdown may be developing over syria. england's "daily telegraph" reports the pentagon is reviewing military options as a senior u.s. official warnings that the international community may be forced to, quote, militarize the crisis in syria. united nations secretary general ban ki-moon says the arab league will send observers back into syria due to the escalation and violence there and the u.n. may aid them in some fashion. syrian government troops used tanks, mortars and artillery to shell the city of homs once again on wednesday. more than 50 people were reportedly killed. >>> a new and faster passenger screening program is being expanded to more than 25 airports all around the country. eligible passengers, mostly frequent flyers, will be able to avoid removing their shoes and belts before they board flights in exchange for volunteering more information about themselves. the transportation security administration will check out the passengers in advance. it's already in operation at seven airports and will be expanded t
. >>> high stakes international showdown may be developing over syria. england's "daily telegraph" reports the pentagon is reviewing military options as a senior u.s. official warnings that the international community may be forced to, quote, militarize the crisis in syria. united nations secretary general ban ki-moon says the arab league will send observers back into syria due to the escalation and violence there and the u.n. may aid them in some fashion. syrian government...
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representative to syria, but because there was no security, they will have to do it from here. >> i want talk to you about the election monitors from the national democratic institute, this threat from egypt to charge them with crimes, actually, which the secretary of state says is putting at risk a billion and a half dollars to aid to egypt. what is happening in cairo? >> we have been clear that these american workers did absolutely nothing wrong. they are doing what they do all over the world every day. which is impartially support civil society and democratic development. we think it's important that the egyptian government allow them to depart and drop the charges so they can come home and rejoin their families. this is a very serious issue that is, has real potential negativie ismpacts for our relationship in all aspects as well as what secretary clinton said, our financial relationship. >> the u.s. has been sending signals at every level to israel that we do not think that military action is warranted right now against iran. what should the u.s. be doing to persuade others that ira
representative to syria, but because there was no security, they will have to do it from here. >> i want talk to you about the election monitors from the national democratic institute, this threat from egypt to charge them with crimes, actually, which the secretary of state says is putting at risk a billion and a half dollars to aid to egypt. what is happening in cairo? >> we have been clear that these american workers did absolutely nothing wrong. they are doing what they do all...
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resolution that would have essentially supported regime changing in syria. a lot of people looked at that and said it essentially was propping up bashar al assad. certainly very disconcerting situation in syria, that the white house and state department watching closely. >> thank you. opening statements are now under way in the trial of a former university of virginia lacrosse player accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. 22-year-old yeardley love was found dead in her off campus apartment back in 2010 her on again, off again george huguely was arrested and charged soon after. friends described a tul multiwhyious relationship. hug litt janet shamblyian is live in charlottesville, virginia. what is the defense here? >> we got a good look at both the prosecution and the defense from the opening argues this morning. let me take you through it. the prosecution is going for first-degree murder. they have to prove intent. to that end they pointed to an e-mail sent two nights before yeardley love died that said from george huguely top yeardly saying i should have
resolution that would have essentially supported regime changing in syria. a lot of people looked at that and said it essentially was propping up bashar al assad. certainly very disconcerting situation in syria, that the white house and state department watching closely. >> thank you. opening statements are now under way in the trial of a former university of virginia lacrosse player accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. 22-year-old yeardley love was found dead in her off campus...
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they know syria best. you have turkey and saudi arabia and you have the uae and others, cutter, they have to be in the for front of the lead here. gathering the nation s and getting them involved. taking economic and diplomatic actions. i would go after their banking system as well. and then there's consideration, at least, being given to the possibility of establishing safe havens where people could flee and be protected. that would involve military operations to protect them. that is a solution to trying to save thousands of innocent lives. i'm not sure he should take that step yet, but it's something that the group of 70 that are meeting and those well beyond that should at least consider how to bring a stop to the slaughter. >> here is an account from skype showing an explosion. >> houses on fire now, smoke now. our medical team is not able to treat all of the injureds in addition, there are no medical supplies. i want to say, here is a difficult -- here is a horrible life. >> and then the connection w
they know syria best. you have turkey and saudi arabia and you have the uae and others, cutter, they have to be in the for front of the lead here. gathering the nation s and getting them involved. taking economic and diplomatic actions. i would go after their banking system as well. and then there's consideration, at least, being given to the possibility of establishing safe havens where people could flee and be protected. that would involve military operations to protect them. that is a...
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syria. all sorts of stuff. i may talk faster. rick santorum's last stand. it's do or die time for him as republicans caucus in minnesota and colorado. and hold that meaningless primary in missouri where gingrich is not on the ballot. santorum is looking to upset romney and become part of the story again. in colorado, romney stayed focused on the president. >> he was on the "today" show this morning and he said he deserves a second term. can you believe that? this president has failed, that's yes has to go. and we need a new president. >> but sensing santorum's momentum, the romney cam main went into overdrive dispatching surrogates to go after him in a conference call. >> he clearly has been part of the big spending establishment in congress and in the influence peddling industry that surrounding congress. and it's not a perfect conservative record by a long shot. >> a flurry of e-mails questioning santorum's conservative record. and of course santorum fired back. >> anytime someone challenges governor romney, instead of talking about what he's for, he seve
syria. all sorts of stuff. i may talk faster. rick santorum's last stand. it's do or die time for him as republicans caucus in minnesota and colorado. and hold that meaningless primary in missouri where gingrich is not on the ballot. santorum is looking to upset romney and become part of the story again. in colorado, romney stayed focused on the president. >> he was on the "today" show this morning and he said he deserves a second term. can you believe that? this president has...
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we need campaigns everywhere inside syria. in a few hours there will be no place called baba amr and no one will forgive you for those who talked and didn't act. this woman was wounded in the same bombardment. she is speaking in french and the video she's explaining that her femur has been fractured and she needs surgery not available in the makeshift clinic where she is inside this city that's being attacked every day all day by syria's military. this young journalist is there with a french colleague and someone we presume is a doctor maybe and a couple other syrian men trying to help her and her colleague. the person filming her appeal is the only one who speaks english. you can hear what we guess is an explosion toward the end of this plea for help. >> asked the french government and the red cross for help and to evacuate the injured people and take their responsibility off our shoulders he kept up a live stream of the bombing there. >> today a group of investigators from the united nations reported that the highest levels
we need campaigns everywhere inside syria. in a few hours there will be no place called baba amr and no one will forgive you for those who talked and didn't act. this woman was wounded in the same bombardment. she is speaking in french and the video she's explaining that her femur has been fractured and she needs surgery not available in the makeshift clinic where she is inside this city that's being attacked every day all day by syria's military. this young journalist is there with a french...
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situation is there as we know it in syria, richard. >> reporter: the situation is very desperate. activists -- neighborhood, which is the worst hit part of homs. he put the death toll today at 15. there are fires in the city. they are running out of food. he is living on onions for the last two days. says he's been going outside and other people in the city of homs and picking the shrubs to try and create some sort of nourishment. there is a desperate situation. while we were talking on the phone, he said i think i'm going to die. i have to go. there are explosions and we could hear explosions as the phone line cut out. they are pleading for immediate assistance and they are to a degree encouraged by what is going on in tunisia, they think it's a step in the right direction, but they need urgent assistance otherwise, they think they're going to be wiped out. >> you're speaking of this international conference going on today in tunisia. >> reporter: it is a conference involving 60 plus nations. hillary clinton is there. they are calling for an immediate cease fire and for an aid co
situation is there as we know it in syria, richard. >> reporter: the situation is very desperate. activists -- neighborhood, which is the worst hit part of homs. he put the death toll today at 15. there are fires in the city. they are running out of food. he is living on onions for the last two days. says he's been going outside and other people in the city of homs and picking the shrubs to try and create some sort of nourishment. there is a desperate situation. while we were talking on...
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it is president's day and there's a lot to tell you about including the fight in syria moving to the streets of the capital city. plus, saturday night live rolls president obama and bill cosby into one character with that woman, the great maya rudolph returning. beeel show it to you later in show. first, let's get to the news. in the race for the white house, rick santorum says despite what he's being accused of, he was not attacking president obama's fate with this line in ohio over the weekend. >> this is what the president's agenda -- it's not about you. it's not about you. it's not about your quality of life. it's not about your jobs. it's about some phony ideal, some phony theology. oh, not a theology based on the bible. a different theology. but no less a theology. >> it's the phony theology line that caught the attention of the public. santorum was asked about those remarks. he says his comments were not about the president's religion, but rather his environmental policy. >> the president of the united states is exercising his values and trumping the values of the church. you
it is president's day and there's a lot to tell you about including the fight in syria moving to the streets of the capital city. plus, saturday night live rolls president obama and bill cosby into one character with that woman, the great maya rudolph returning. beeel show it to you later in show. first, let's get to the news. in the race for the white house, rick santorum says despite what he's being accused of, he was not attacking president obama's fate with this line in ohio over the...
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literally calling for an american war on syria. karl rove and the good news only spokesman from the iraq war, they got the whole gang back together, even michael ledeen signed on. he's the guy who said if we invaded iraq our children will sing great songs about us years from now. do these people still have jobs? are all these members of the starting the iraq war alumni association, do they think people are looking to them for leadership and advice on what to do with foreign policy? does somebody like karl rove or dan seymour or liz cheney, if i put the name on this then surely america be persuaded to started this next war that i suggest. honestly? it's like donald trump opening a hair salon. like rick perry thinking his next career is going to be debate coach. oops. america may want advice on the subject of foreign policy but not from you guys. not ever again. you had your chance. ixnay on the octay. no. we're done. you tried it. >>> speaking of cheney family, did you see what dick cheney was in the news for today? dick cheney has
literally calling for an american war on syria. karl rove and the good news only spokesman from the iraq war, they got the whole gang back together, even michael ledeen signed on. he's the guy who said if we invaded iraq our children will sing great songs about us years from now. do these people still have jobs? are all these members of the starting the iraq war alumni association, do they think people are looking to them for leadership and advice on what to do with foreign policy? does...
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what is assad's endgame and what is the toll on the citizenry there in syria? >> reporter: i can give you the very latest figures from activists, groups called local coordinating committees. a few minutes ago they said that the current death toll for today alone is 137 across syria, including 11 children. 110 of those deaths are in the city of homs. we've no way of proving those figures are correct. indeed, the local activists and doctors say they can't give names because they can't identify the bodies properly because of the intense shelling. if those figures are anything like correct, it would make this almost the deadliest day so far in homs. it would mean that more than 400 people have died in that city since the siege began. at least 400 people, maybe approaching or over 500. the situation there is serious. it's replicated in other cities. there is absolutely no sign that the assault president assad and the syrian army launched against rebels, and there are armed rebels in the city of homs, no sign that that assault is over. president assad is over in his
what is assad's endgame and what is the toll on the citizenry there in syria? >> reporter: i can give you the very latest figures from activists, groups called local coordinating committees. a few minutes ago they said that the current death toll for today alone is 137 across syria, including 11 children. 110 of those deaths are in the city of homs. we've no way of proving those figures are correct. indeed, the local activists and doctors say they can't give names because they can't...
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president obama condemning a bloody crackdown in syria. we've got a live report from the white house on that for you. >>> also today, the silver state votes. will it be a shoo-in for mitt romney, or can newt gingrich pull off a surprise? >>> plus, a multibillion-dollar ba nanz saturday. how it will benefit mark zuckerberg and the u.s. taxpayer. good morning, everybody. welcome to "weekends with alex witt "oixt we're going to get to what's happening right now. right to the breaking news, president obama issued a strong statement condemning is syria's bloody crackdown. the u.n. security council are going to vote on a draft resolution calling for syrian president bashar al assad to step down. meanwhile, act swriivists in sy says government attacks kill ee 200 people in homs. mike viqueira is with us. good morning. >> reporter: there are a lot of movie ining parts on this story the wake of by all accounts a massacre in the syria city of homs, a hotbed fighting against the assad family led by bashar al assad. there have been problems there in t
president obama condemning a bloody crackdown in syria. we've got a live report from the white house on that for you. >>> also today, the silver state votes. will it be a shoo-in for mitt romney, or can newt gingrich pull off a surprise? >>> plus, a multibillion-dollar ba nanz saturday. how it will benefit mark zuckerberg and the u.s. taxpayer. good morning, everybody. welcome to "weekends with alex witt "oixt we're going to get to what's happening right now. right...
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. >>> things could be getting worse in syria despite a red cross appeal for a cease-fire to treat the wound. video from social media claims to show new shelling in homs and overnight activists say they opened fire on damascus. >>> a visit to cairo, john mccain says a massacre is taking place in syria and trying to find a way to arm syrian rebels. two iranian warships docked on monday as a senior iranian lawmaker dethounsed u.s. calls for arming the syrian opposition. >>> john glenn was honored last night 50 years after becoming the first to orbit the earth. he received a host of tributes from nasa legend along with the crew of the international space station. >>> and do not look for this at your local burger joint. researchers in the netherlands are working on a test tube hamburger patty made out of stem cells and if it doesn't look tasty, the price won't be appealing either. they hope to sell the patty for $350,000. allege too much time on their hands there. >>> now your first look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opens at 12 drks 949 after adding 45 points. the s&p
. >>> things could be getting worse in syria despite a red cross appeal for a cease-fire to treat the wound. video from social media claims to show new shelling in homs and overnight activists say they opened fire on damascus. >>> a visit to cairo, john mccain says a massacre is taking place in syria and trying to find a way to arm syrian rebels. two iranian warships docked on monday as a senior iranian lawmaker dethounsed u.s. calls for arming the syrian opposition....
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the guys calling for a war on syria? anybody who thought a war on syria was a good idea will have to pause and reconsidering giving your endorsement of the idea now. but also on their sort of standby platform of electoral strength on social issues, the republicans are becoming split. time has passed. the river has rise n, today not all republicans, not even all really conservative republicans are on board. if you are a republican in 2012, yeah you can use gay rights as a way to hit democrat, when do you that you are hitting dick cheney. joining us now for the interview is republican candidate fred carger, first openly gay candidate for the office of the president. he has had a tough time but stuck it out thus far, thank you very much for being here, nice to see you again. >> thank you, rachel, great to be on your show. >> i as a liberal will never look at dick cheney and not think iraq war, iran contra, torture all this other stuff but do you think his advocacy on gay rights on which he has been more vocal recently even
the guys calling for a war on syria? anybody who thought a war on syria was a good idea will have to pause and reconsidering giving your endorsement of the idea now. but also on their sort of standby platform of electoral strength on social issues, the republicans are becoming split. time has passed. the river has rise n, today not all republicans, not even all really conservative republicans are on board. if you are a republican in 2012, yeah you can use gay rights as a way to hit democrat,...