Ralph Peters: Most Phenomenally Stupid Misuse Of Our Military I've SeenBILL HEMMER: You are strong in your opposition to this. Why? RALPH PETERS: Well, because it's the most phenomenally stupid misuse of our military I've ever seen. No one in this administration has been able to explain what tangible vital security interest we have in Syria or in stopping this fighting. This military demonstration -- and that's wha
Pat Buchanan: Obama's Syrian Strike Would Be "Impeachable"Patrick J. Buchanan tells Newsmax if President Obama decides to attack Syria without Congressional authorization, he would be engaging in "what would clearly be an impeachable act." "The key figure is Speaker of the House John Boehner, who should call t
Dem Congressman Alan Grayson On Syria: Obama "Giving Only One Side Of The Story"JOHN BERMAN, CNN ANCHOR: So one lawmaker who outright opposes intervention at all is Congressman Alan Grayson, a Democrat from Florida. He's a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Congressman Grayson, thank you so much for joining us. Really appreciate it. REP. ALAN GRAYSON (D-FL): Thank you. BERMAN: You were not invited to join
Kerry Pushes For Attack On Syria: "We Will Not Repeat" The Iraq ExperienceSECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY: Our intelligence community has carefully reviewed and re-reviewed information regarding this attack. And I will tell you it has done so more than mindful of the Iraq experience. We will not repeat that moment. Accordingly, we have taken unprecedented steps to declassify and make facts available to people who can judge
Obama: Action In Syria Would Be "Limited, Narrow" In Scope; "Not Considering Boots On The Ground""We're not considering any open-ended commitment," President Obama said about Syria at the White House Friday afternoon. "We're not considering any boots on the ground approach." "A lot of people think something should be done but nobody wants to do it," Obama said about the lack of allies interested in invading Syria. "It is important for us
Scarborough: Republicans "Thank God" For My CommentaryJOE SCARBOROUGH: You should read the end of To Kill a Mockingbird. Have you've walked a mile in my shoes, James Carville? You haven't. I can tell you, there are a couple of Cheeto crunchers in basements, that are in underwear in their mom's basements on blogs that may not care for me. But I can tell you when I walk through airports, I can te
GOP Congressman: Obama Trying To "Save Face" With Syria AttackREP. TED POE (R-TX): "I'm not sure what the purpose of it is. The president has laid down his red line. Now I think he has to save face, so to speak, and shoot missiles into Syria. He hasn't evaluated the consequences of doing that, the reaction of Syria."
Dem Rep. Engel On Syria: Obama "Well Within His Right" To "Act On His Own"REP. ELIOT ENGEL (D-NY): The Republicans, for past several months, have been criticizing the president for doing nothing and now that he is attempting to do something, they are criticizing him for doing something. So I think he’s sort of damned if he does and damned if he doesn't as far as the Republicans are concerned. Look. We have ample preced
RCP's Tom Bevan: Is Potential Action In Syria About "Obama's Image"?RCP Executive Editor Tom Bevan discusses the situation in Syria with Ralph Peters and Gregg Jarrett.
Bush: Putting Military In Harm's Way The Toughest Decision A President MakesBRIAN KILMEADE: I know you don't like to comment about what's in the news, but you can comment about the Syria you dealt with for eight years. PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: I can comment about this, the president's got a tough choice to make and if he decides to use our military, he'll have the greatest military ever backing him up. KILMEADE: Rig
Cory Booker: "My Sexuality Not An Issue"CORY BOOKER: I have affirmed my sexual orientation over the years. People in my local press world know what that is. At this point right now, in some ways the fact you and I are having this conversation might be a little more frustrating, but the reality is, the point I’m getting the chance to make right now, and I really, really want to drive th
"Special Report" Investigates: Challenges Facing Young Americans To Find WorkBret Baier reports on "how tough it is for young Americans to make it as they pursue their careers, and the president's health care law is not making it any easier."
Flashback: Biden Threatens Bush With Impeachment For Military Strike Without Congressional AuthorizationCHRIS MATTHEWS: You said that if the United States had launched at attack on Iran without Congressional approval, that would've been an impeachable offense. Do you want to review that comment you made? SENATOR JOE BIDEN: Absolutely. I want to stand by that comment I made. The reason I made the comment was as a warning. I don't say those things l
Medal of Honor Recipient Explains His Experience With PTSDStaff Sgt. Ty Carter talks about his heroic actions during a 2009 battle in Afghanistan. Carter recently received the Medal of Honor.
Angela Lee Duckworth: The Key To Success? GritANGELA LEE DUCKWORTH: When I was 27 years old, I left a very demanding job in management consulting for a job that was even more demanding: teaching. I went to teach seventh graders math in the New York City public schools. And like any teacher, I made quizzes and tests. I gave out homework assignments. When the work came back, I calculated grades.
Rand Paul: "I Will Do Everything I Can To Stop" Obama From Attacking SyriaSEN. RAND PAUL (R-KY): Absolutely he needs congressional approval, the Constitution is very clear on this subject. In fact James Madison explained in the Federalist Papers, he said the executive branch is the branch most likely to go to war, therefore we vest the power to go to war in Congress. Without question Congress should vote on this and he i
Cory Booker: There Are "Lots Of Steps" Before Marijuana DecriminalizationNewark Mayor and New Jersey Senate candidate Cory Booker talks with Chris Hayes about issues within the criminal justice system, such as decriminalizing marijuana.
O'Reilly Explains How Working In Fast Food Worked Out For HimO'REILLY: Today, Americans feel entitled to high paying jobs. If they don't get them there are charges of economic injustice and oppression by the fat cats. Look, there's oppression in almost everything. During my career up the TV ladder, I moved ten times in 15 years, because if the workplace where I was became unjust or unproductive, which it did
"Special Report" Panel Takes An Inside Look At Spy Agencies' "Black Budget"Steve Hayes, Charles Krauthammer, and Mara Liasson weigh in.
Rachel Maddow Explains How David Cameron Lost His War VoteThe British Parliament votes against immediate military action until UN weapons inspectors are finished writing their report.