Summary Of President's Speech On Syria

If you missed the President's Address To The Nation On Syria, let me summarize what he said:

1. Assad is a dictator who used chemical weapons on children.
2. The use of chemical weapons on anybody violates international law.
3. Dictators who violate international law count on the world to do nothing.
4. American interests are threatened when the world does nothing.
5. America cannot do nothing in the face of Assad's use of chemical weapons.
6. I am commander in chief, I have the authority to take military action.
7. Our military can inflict serious damage to discourage dictators like Assad.
8. But we are stronger if I order military action with the consent of Congress.
9. I refuse to do nothing, so I am giving this speech.
10. I am asking Congress to do nothing.
11. I like to hear myself talk.