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. >> a growing voice, phili philip ittner. >> after a quick break, president obama makes his intentionslear on what he wants to do. now, he needs to wait to hear what congress wants to do. millions who need assistance now. we appreciate you spending time with us tonight. >>> up next is the golden age of hollywood going golden but elsewhere. why l.a.'s mayor has declared a state of emergency for the entertainment industry there. next. ♪ ç] >>> welcome back to al-jazeera. i am thomas drayton. president obama says the u.s. is ready to strike syria at a moment's notice. he said he will get the go-ahead from congress first but he won't bother trying to get support from the u.n. security council. mike viquera joining united states now. mike? reporter: thomas, the president says the case is rock-solid. the military is ready but any perspective military action now was expected in the next few days now is going to come later if it comes at all. a surprise to everyone. the president reversing course, saying he wants to consult with congress and one of the most immediate concerns that was brought