syrianall on the leadership not only to put chemical weapons storage facilities underafterwards.cepta quickly moved to the proposal and avoid a us-led attack. >> i declare that serial welcomes the russian proposal. of of concern for the lives syrian people and for the security of our country. shift came asc u.s. president barack obama was about to ask a reluctant congress to back military intervention. both plans are now on hold. >> this mission had the potential to remove the threat of chemical weapons without the use of force, jiggly because russia is one of assad's strongest allies. i have therefore asked the members of congress to postpone this vote while we pursue a diplomatic path. >> obama suggested the idea could not have come about without his previous hard stance on military action. penultimateened the leg of campaigning before the german elections. chancellor angela merkel took to the floor first. she answered questions on health care and child care and was also asked how she reacted to personal attacks regarding austerity programs in independent nations in southern eu