Obama: Diplomacy With Syria 'Overwhelmingly My Preference'

Name: Obama: Diplomacy With Syria 'Overwhelmingly My Preference'
Uploaded: 2013-09-10T00:47:40Z
Duration: P582S
Description: President Barack Obama sat down with Gwen Ifill to discuss reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad might consider handing over chemical weapon stockpiles to international control. Mr. Obama said he favors diplomacy over military strikes and is encouraged that the U.S. can work with Russia on a diplomatic solution.

Clip: 09/09/2013 | 9m 42s

President Barack Obama sat down with Gwen Ifill to discuss reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad might consider handing over chemical weapon stockpiles to international control. Mr. Obama said he favors diplomacy over military strikes and is encouraged that the U.S. can work with Russia on a diplomatic solution.

Aired: 09/09/13

Rating: NR

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