getting embold everyoned by the russian actions? >> they are certainly profiting by the russian actions, if the russian he are going against the rebel forces that are being used to fight i.s.i.l. that's to their advantage. but the real question has got to come down to in the grand strategy inside syria what's the priority? taking out assad, taking out i.s.i.l? keeping syria as a contiguous state? frankly i think they're avoiding maybing those choice he, the russians aren't. >> general mark kimmit i know you just got back from the region it's great to have your views. thank you. >> thank you for having me. >> a new speaker of the house. gop leaders have pleaded with representative paul ryan to take the job, he has repeatedly refused to run for the office. the former vice presidential candidate has said he play reconsider his position. david schuster has the story. >> on capitol hill on friday, in a closed door meeting representative lewis gomerd bleasd boehnerdblasted boehner a vote. but some breathing time is necessary. >> we've got