I share your concern. I think there is no substitute for Presidential leadership on this.

Prior to the attacks in Benghazi and the killing of our Ambassador, there were many warning signs and many cries for help.

The perception of deadlock, the perception that we can't get anything done on those things that matter most to our own citizens here at home, it has an impact on our power.

If Israel sees that we allow Syria to cross a red line on chemical weapons, why should Israel trust us to prevent Iran from crossing the red line on nuclear weapons?

For 2 years, Americans have known a brutal war is being waged in Syria.

They can separate out the terrorists, the Islamic groups from the more mainstream moderates if you will and that we could arm the mainstream groups.

Securing these weapons will take an international coalition that will ensure they can neither be used by Assad or the extremist elements of the rebel forces.

Do we want to now bring Russia back in and establish them as a major power in the Middle East, maybe even a veto power over our actions?

Having Russia as a major player in the Middle East could have long-term consequences.

The reality of the world we live in, whether we like it or not, is the United States is the only military power capable of carrying out any type of effective military action.

Al-Qaeda is the enemy. Al-Qaeda was the one who brought down the Twin Towers.

I think the American people are starting to understand is, who are these rebel forces?