>> mike emmanuel live for us with some context on that, thanks, mike. >> kelly? >> so far the administration has not gotten much international support for military action. let's bring in rick grinnell right now. spokesman for the last four u.s. ambassadors to the united nations. rick, thanks for joining us this evening. or this afternoon, i should say. what do you say about what the president has so far stated to the world in terms of what his action will be against syria. >> i don't even know where to begin. i think the president's move today is a devastating blow to his credibility internationally. i've already heard from many people around the world. it's really a shocking move. the president looks weak. this sends a terrible message to moderates and everyone around the world. let's be clear. there are a lot of people who are very happy to see the united states relegated to just another country. at the u.n., i'm sure there's a celebration going on because the united states doesn't look like the leader, looks like we want to do something, but the president has

. >> congressional correspondent mike emmanuel live from wall. mike? >> reporter: heather, after a lot of grumbling about lacking details and conference calls, not enough consultation, my colleagues report last night on walk with his chief of staff, president obama decided alone it was better to go to congress, and this afternoon the commander in chief announced he wants congress to weigh in on military action in syria. >> that's why i made a second decision. i will seek authorization for the use of force from the american people's representatives in congress. for the last several days we've heard from members of congress who want their voices to be heard. i absolutely agree. this morning i spoke with all four congressional leaders, and they've agreed to schedule a debate and then a vote as soon as congress comes back into session. >> immediate reaction from the house republican leadership team is, they are glad the president is seeking authorization, and in a statement said, "in consultation with the president, we expect the house to consider a measur