elisha saw a hero in elijah. ruth saw a hero in naomi. timothy looked at paul as a hero. joshua looked at moses as a hero. esther looked at mordecai as an advisor, as a hero. so your mind needs an example to follow. the law of the mind. i tell my staff there's three things i want in every room i enter, 'cause i believe in preparing an environment for learning. i really do. i'm a strong believer in nurturing an environment. every house is built with a purpose. some homes are built with a purpose of a playpen and things for children. others for conversation. and my home was created for learning. i have a learning environment. i think learning. i think constantly about knowledge and information because the holy spirit is the spirit of knowledge according to isaiah 11:1-2. he's the spirit of wisdom according to ephesians 1:17. he knows everything. so i want to be a learner. now, my mind needs to be fed food. my mind is wanting to absorb, and it will pick up negative if i don't give it an assignment, an instruction. so i tell my staff, when i walk into a room, i want light, mo

look, i spoke with congressman elijah cummings last night. you know him well. >> yes, good friend. >> i don't think there's a member of the house of representatives who admires and even loves the president more than elijah cummings. even he told me last night he has not yet been convinced that he would vote yet in favor of a u.s. military strike as much as he supports the president, and he speaks for a lot of liberal democrats out there. so i'll repeat the question. it's still a huge uphill struggle to get those 217 votes that you will need in the house. >> it's important that the president and the administration continue to educate members to make sure they understand that the evidence is there will, that as the world's only remaining superpower that we have the moral necessity to make sure that a leader like assad can never again commit the murder of almost 1500 people, that he did including the children, and then one thing the president said last night really has stuck in my mind. i think this will help members to get to where they think t

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elijah comings of maryland. also, we'll get reaction from americans across the country that watched the president's remarks in the cnn instant poll. public opinion, as you know, is firmly against intervention in syria. the president will now explain why he believes what is happen income syria is in the u.s. national interest. the president walking into the east room right now. >>> my fellow americans, tonight i want to talk to you about syria, why it matters, and where we go from here. over the past two years what began as a series of peaceful protests against the oppressive regime of bashar al-assad turned into a brutal civil war. over 100,000 people have been killed. millions have fled the country. in that time, america's worked with allies to provide humor tar yin support, to help the opposition and shape a political settlement, but i have resisted calls for military action because we cannot resolve someone else's civil war through force, particularly after a decade of war in iraq and afghanistan. the situati

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you'll talk to an undecided congressman, elijah cummings, about what the president said and whether he has made up his mind right now. and we will also get reaction from americans who watched the president's remarks in the instant poll. heading into the speech of opinion has been firmly against intervention in syria. now the president of the united states in the eastern of the white house. >>> my fellow americans. and want to talk to you about syria. why it matters, and where we go from here. of the past two years what began as a series of peaceful protests against the repressive presidium of bashar al assad is turned into a brutal civil war. over 100,000 people have been killed. millions have fled the country. in that time, america's worked with allies to provide humanitarian support, to help the opposition and shape a political settlement, but i have resisted calls for military action because we cannot resolve someone else's civil war through force, particularly after a decade of war in iraq and afghanistan. the situation profoundly changed, though, on august 21st when assad's govern

we're joined by elijah cummings from maryland. hasn't voted out voting in favor of the syria resolution. and juan vargas from california coming out in favor of strikes. i want to start with mr. vargas. i haven't met you before, sir. where are you on this? more importantly >> reporter: your constituents to start with? >> my constituents generally are not in favor of it. i think it's the rest of the country. but i certainly am, i'm in favor of this. the reason is, you've used these types of weapons, these weapons should never be used. the amount of children he's killed, grown-ups, we have to do something else. if the rest of the world doesn't want to come along with it, we have to do it ourselves. we can't allow this to stand. >> what about the rest of the resolution, the mccain jab, talking about arming rebels? >> we don't know who the good guys are and bad guys. they all look pretty bad to me. but the issue of the chemical weapons and gassing all these children. i mean, how high does the pile of children have to be before we're ou

>> joining me now is congressman elijah cummings of maryland. thanks for coming into "the situation room," congressman. >> good to be with you. >> where are you now on syria? you've talked about opposition of your constituency back home in maryland, but you've also talked about those compelling, awful pictures of dying children in syria. where's your heart right now? >> well, i've got to tell you, i haven't decided yet, and i'm still gathering information. i'm anxiously looking forward to the president's address on tuesday. i wanted him to address the country and i asked that he do it, and i'm glad that he is. i think that's very, very important, because you just stated, and i'm glad you mentioned it, not only must i listen to my constituents, but my constituents must have a better understanding of why the president has asked the congress to agree with his decision to go into syria. and not only must the president convince the congress, but he must also convince the public. and i think that's very, very important. so, i'm still gathering informa

and when elijah called, the fire fell and the sacrifice and the alter were consumed. here is my plan for the republicans. give the democrats want they want for a year. make it clear to the american people that it belongs to the democrats, and if it works like president obama and harry reid and hillary and nancy pelosi claims, then america will be better off and i will take to any platform or stage to apologize and acknowledge that they were right and we were wrong. but if the people of america are as disgusted with it as i predict they will be, then obama care ends january 15th, 2015, and by then republicans will control both the house and senate and be poised to elect a republican president in 2016. having convictions is one thing and risking everything for them, now that is political courage. we need that kind of confident courage in our congress today. is that how we stop obama care. janet and i are in arkansas this weekend. we are attending our 40th year class reunion from the class of 1973 from hope high school of hope, arkansas. now, i got to tell you, it's a li

joining us is democratic congressman elijah cummings. >> good to be with you, martin. >> mr. cummings, what does a man who got 24% pay raise last year upping his salary to $13 million who leads a company where fraud and deceit was standard practice, a company whose activities brought the global economy to its knees, what on earth does he know about centuries of suffering and the barbaric practice of lynching? >> i got to tell you, martin, i was shocked that anyone would equate criticism with regard to the bailout of aig and, by the way, it was tens of billions of dollars from taxpayers' funds and would equate criticism of bonuses going to people that actually helped to bring our economy down relate that in any way to lynchings is really, really sad and i can tell you, i have a personal view in that in that my mother and father basically plowed the land where their parents were slaves so when you have that insensitivity coming from a man who heads a corporation that our taxpayers bailed out, it is simply incredible and inexcusable. >> and yet mr. benmosce said in a statement i

elijah cummings, the president was speaking to you -- you have not made up your mind. >> he was not only speaking to me. >> did he convince you he was right? >> i thought he did a very good job and i still haven't decided. i got to tell you, it was not a wasted speech. as a matter of fact, i told the president to make this speech. i thought he made a great moral argument. i -- you know, this whole idea that our troops could be gassed, that is very significant. i mean, you don't hear that too often. that's real. it would be unfair warfare. what i wanted the president to do and i think he did it is why this is in the national security interest of the country. i like the fact he acknowledged iraq. i told the president when he came to the congress, he did not only come to us, he came to our constituents. when you got 90% of the constituents saying no -- >> in your district. >> and 77% for the president, voted for the president, you've got to address my constituents, too. the other thing he did was there is a question of what are the objectives? one was to degrade, degrade the capacity of ass

that stirred up a hornets nest of reaction, with congressman elijah cummings even calling for benmosche's resignation. benmosche later called his comment a poor choice of words. and it was a good day for joppa native shari bailey...who can finally reveal that she was a big winner on "wheel of fortune," to the tune of over 66 thousand dollars. the i-t specialist played the game back in july, but couldn't reveal her winnings until the show aired this evening. she, along with her friends and family held a viewing party to watch the big win. you can see wheel of fortune weeknights at 7- 30, right here on fox45. ad lib toss to vytas still ahead, new details and chilling images, as we learn more about the tragic events leading up to last week's massacre at the washington navy yard. that's when the late edition contines. and the clock is ticking on yet another self- inflicted congressional budget crisis. will there be enough time to prevent the economy from going over another cliff? the two deadlines they face, when we return. evidence... in the washington navy yard shooting.../ this... chilling

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. >> that is elijah cummings reaction to what ted cruz did tuesday. >> i rise today in opposition to obama care. >> he stood and talked on the senate floor since 2:40 pm to draw attention to his support for a house republican bill that funds the government but caps off funding for the affordable care act. >> it is not working. governments the closer to a shutdown. the senate will still vote to put the health-care reform money back into the bill and with that another stalemate. lex i will fight with everything i've got, every ounce of power that i have until i die to make act ise formal care fully implemented. the affordable care act is implement it. lex barbara mikulski did not hold back on her discussed with her fellow politicians. >> it was never meant to be a vehicle for controversy will, youocative stick it to legislation. >> a matter who is to blame, a shutdown will hurt maryland. will beary people reporting to duty. >> andy harris could not be reached about 10 degrees. he did vote for the house bill -- thatds the rest defines the affordable care act. >> a water park turned into

. >> elijah cummings said there will be no -- >> all the talk going on. people like you and me hurt. to prove this, we sent don harrison out to measure their a he tight for this stand still. >> reporter: at the mission barbecue they show a lot of respect to the military and our government. they sing the national anthem every day at noon. instead of the bombs bursting in air, many are seeing the budget explode in

being used and i think -- i expect the administration -- >> we are listening to democratic congressm elijah cummings. >> and most of these people -- i say average education is about four years of college. i don't think many of our constituents understand the full significance of chemical and biological warfare. that's something that the president has got to spend some time explaining the significance of that and why it is off limits with regard to 98% of the world. because i think people have got -- i think we got to be careful that the administration is not talking above people when they don't understand the basics. another thing that i think we want to know and my constituents have asked over and over is what is the relationship to the united states. in other words, is there a threat? and a lot of this comes with a background of course of being war weary. people are concerned as i am and then there's another issue that we are concerned about. i am concerned about. what are the possible unintended consequences? and finally, congress is placed in an interesting position because if we don't

joining us is congressman elijah cummings with us from baltimore. good afternoon, sir. >> good to be with you. >> some of your congressional colleagues expressed outrage at putin's comments, speaker boehner said he felt insulted and senator bob me men dez says it almost caused an hemetic response. how do you feel? >> well, you know, it was a well written letter, martin, and to be frank with you, i did not give it a lot of time. let me tell you why. we sim pry and the president cannot be distracted. i can understand why president putin would write that letter and he is attempting to appeal to the congress and the people of the united states and the president has made it clear and keep in mind the president is the one who did make a decision in all of this, and that was he decided to strike. and it was a congress that was relucta reluctant. he has done his part and made it clear that's what he is going to do. now with this most recent russian syrian offer i think what we have to do is not be distracted and go back to exactly what the president said he

. >> that is elijah cummings and dan coats and that's indicative of the skepticism on both sides of the aisle. in the house they've only counted 30 representatives who are supporting intervention or leaning in that direction. 192 who oppose u.s. involvement or leaning against it, and about half of them still undecided. in the senate a little bit better for the white house, 34 supporting or leaning in favor. 32 opposing or leaning against, and 34 still undecided up in the air. possible they would go one way or another. a lot of that will depend on what they'll be able to do in the day ahead. >> those are really stark numbers particularly looking at the house. so what is the white house planning to do about this? >> right, not so great in the senate where they have the majority. tomorrow night vice president biden will have five republican senators over for dinner. we know while the president was traveling he called five senators from both sides of the aisles. susan rice is giving a speech here in washington all ahead of tuesday's address from the white house. full court press here from t

. >>> the future of house is going to be the topic of discussion today with elijah cumberland mings. it starts at 9:00 in the morning at the baltimore hilton. >>> news time 5:46. some people who enjoy the beauty of lincoln park are worried too many trees are going to be chopped down. bge needs to replace a 2 mile stretch of natural gas pipeline. to do that they need to chop down trees. those who enjoy the park want to be involved in the planning. >> they were not forthcoming until we began to push and say what's going on. >> bge said no decision has been made on the direction of the pipeline. >>> one grad students from morgan state university is on a mission to help those effected by bullying. he's choosing music to do it. >> ♪ [ music ] ♪ >> at 6 foot 4, 300 pounds it's hard to believe that donald schuler was bullied. he said many days he was just considered to be a big, dumb football player. he put his message into words. he's joining forces with unlisted to target bullying. >> i feel like the song relates to those going through it and trying to make it. >> next december schule

. >> dan coates and democratic representative elijah cummings representative of the skepticism of the rock that the president will have to push uphill. just 30 are leaning in favor of authorization of force. 192 opposing u.s. involvement or leaning against t and about half of them undecided. the senate looking a little bit better for the president, 34 supporting or leaning in favor. 32 opposed or against. overall a lot of work for the administration and the hous whie house. >> tell us what the white house has planned, paul? >> so tomorrow night vice president bide someone having senators over to dinner to his house. five republican senators, and on monday susan rice, national security advic adviser will be g a speech. richelle? >> a great wrap up, we have an intense few days ahead. >>> according to a new gallup poll support for action abroad has decreased since prior engagement. only 36% favor military action in syria and 51% oppose. stay with us for the latest on this story. we'll have th president obama's address on tuesday. >>> today millions are still unbuild employed. the market

and neither did little elijah who is waiting for his dad. >> show your muscles. >> they already waited months. now they are just minutes away. for little boys waiting to return from war, those final minutes are the most difficult. >> we can't yet. >> it's worth it just to have them home. i would wait for ever just to have them. >> yeah, daddy. >> it's just a relief to know he's home. >> i missed you. >> i missed you. i'm ecstatic. saw him jumping up and down. are you happy to have daddy home? >> yeah. >> those are just some of the roughly 75 reserve troops that returned home today here at andrews air force base. they have been stationed somewhere in southeast asia. their mission is being kept a secret. at andrews air force base, wusa9. >> these stories always get me right here. some of the troops were returning from a two month deployment. others had been overseas for six months. but for most of them, this was not their first deployment. >> still ahead on wusa9. capital offense, the redskins, we'll talk about what has gone wrong. and no >>> one of the most unique classrooms is right up

are there more kids like elijah cummings described? if we say yes to the president, will we can be dragged into civil war where there will be much more loss of life and much more instability? whatever we do, it's not going to be good. >> i can ask you a final question and if you could answer briefly, if congress does not support authorization for the use of force, do you think the president should do as the british prime minister has had to do and simply walk away from any kind of intervention? >> he should accept the decision of congress. he's agreed to come to congress. we represent the people and whatever the decision is of congress, he should definitely accept that decision. >> peter welch is, thank you so much for joining us this afternoon. we'll be right back. mom always got good nutrition to taste great. she was a picky eater. well now i'm her dietitian... ...and last year, she wasn't eating so well. so i recommended boost complete nutritional drink to help her get the nutrition she was missing. and now she drinks it every day.

joining us, our congressional panel, utah's jason chafis and elijah couplings. plus, our political gurus on whether the president has been outmaneuvered by putin and the obama care battle between the white house and union allies. this is "state of the union." good morning from washington. i'm candy crowley. first this morning at least four people dead, more than 500 unaccounted for in flooding across more than 150 miles of colorado's front range. record breaking rains have touched an area roughly the size of connecticut. late this week it was so bad the national weather service issued an update for the foothills reading major flooding, flash flooding event under way this time with biblical rainfall amounts reported in many areas. whatever that means, they got the picture. roads and homes have been demolished. entire towns evacuated under double danger of floods and mudslides and boulder county is bracing for an additional four inches of rain this afternoon. the colorado governor joins me now from denver. governor, where is the danger now? what worries you the mo

elisha otis -- elijah otis successfully demonstrated the safety device he had created. even of the elevator and he cut the device, and he did not fall. everyone was impressed by that. in 1857, the oldest brother's company installed their first passenger elevator on broadway in new york. believe it or not, many of those first elevators were actually started and stopped by a hand broke. >> what drove those old elevators? what was their motive power? >> in some cases, they might have even been hp. >> and then changed to electric? >> electric cited to come in the 1890's, and that was around the time when the elevator stopped from material handling and started to be used more frequently for passengers. in 1878, there was a demonstration of the other thing that allowed architects to build taller buildings was the advent of a higher quality steel manufacturing. in 19003, the first production year track models were introduced, that it was when things took off. >> that mostly happened in new york city? >> lower manhattan was the first place that took off, then chicago. those ear

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we're joined by elijah cummings from maryland. he has expressed serious doubts but hasn't ruled of voting in favor of the syria regulation. and juan vargas of california has come out in favor of strike. i want to start with mr. vargas. i haven't met you before, sir. where are you on this, and more importantly, where are your constituents to start with? >> well, my constituents generally are not in favor of it. i think it's like the rest of the country. but i certainly am. i've in favor of this. you've used these type of weapons. these weapons should never be used. and the amount of children that killed with this, the grownups, everybody else, we have to do something. and if the rest of the world does not want to come along, we have to do it ourselves. we can't allow this to stand. >> what about the other part of the resolution, that mccain jammed in there that talks about aiding the rebels? are you confident taking sides in this fight? >> not really. i don't like that aspect as much because we don't know who the good guys and who

for now, let me turn to elijah cummings who has lost a relative to gun violence, and has the scar on him emotionally. i think forever. congressman, you and i have talked about this in the past. this is just something that just never leaves you. and it will never leave the families that went through that horrific event yesterday. congressman, what can we do? >> well, first of all, ed, we must have some kind of meaningful gun safety legislation. and no doubt about it. but you and everything that you said, you're right. the -- we have a situation where the nra is influencing quite a few legislators, all over the country. both state and federal. and probably local, to some degree. and i've got to tell you, ed. when you think about the two colorado legislators that were just recalled, that sent -- i'm sure a chilling effect -- had a chilling effect on a lot of folks. in other words, even if he had people who were inclined to vote for like universal background checks, which 90% of the people are for, or just reasonable trafficking legislation like the legislation that i proposed where we h

. >>> elijah cummings will take to the-- talking rather about housing this evening. the congressman is taking part of a panel discussion in the -- in the importance of housing for low income work families. it takes place at 7:00. it's hosted by the homeless person's presidential project. >>> it's on the reading list for stewed antes cross the country but -- students across the country but many may not get to open the book because a mother filed a complaint says the book is too steamy for high school students oche physicians in a air -- officials in a arizona school district pulled the book. the mother says it goes too far and calls it pornography. some critics call the book remarkable and say it's a jewel of a novel but this mother disagrees. >> do you think it's pornography. >> i believe it's pornography on page 8 right there. we are sorry we didn't know it was in there. >> school officials say it's not just about sex but just one passage in the book. a committee has been formed to determine whether it should be pulled from the school shelves for good. the school co

syleste and her husband elijah were on the way to the hospital but their little one could not wait. he is a professional photographer so he documented the delivery every step of the way. >> -- videoing me but it is a birthday so i will let him video, so -- happy birthday. i don't think you got anything for your birthday, besides the baby. >> that is something. >> yeah, the baby was born on dad's birthday, the parents and new baby, august blue meeker are all doing fine. >>> oracle team usa faces another must win situation when it hits san francisco bay for today's america's cup race. in the day's only race yesterday oracle avoided eliminates by finishing 31 seconds ahead of team new zealand, a second race was cancelled due to high winds, the two 72 tall catamarans will be out on the bay once again about an hour from now, new zealand needs only one more victory to claim the america's cup. >> the onshore winds are picking up once again for today and inside the bay a small craft advisory so we will watch that for you. >>> overhead a multi layer of clouds, low clouds mid-level clouds out

. >> so it would appear that even elijah cummings has a good sense of how congress is going to vote, at least saying now he doesn't know. as to whether the president will be backed by congress in this move against syria. we'll continue to follow the reaction on capitol hill today as the president throws the football down pennsylvania avenue to the capitol instead of the white house. heather. >> and that's a good question. what is the threat to the u.s.? that is what they want to know and that is what they are trying to find out. what will happen -- >> the president said it's in our national security interests to do this. he did not explain how it is in our national security interests to do that. >> we'll see. >>> president obama saying any possible military strike on syria would be limited. how effective could that be? we will look at examples. >>> and what are the best options for hitting the assad regime? major bob scales will be joining us about that. ays the me dilemma - whts the allstate safe driving bonus check. rock beats scissors! [ chuckles ] wife beats rock. and with two ch

. >> you talk about the parties fracturing, we know representative elijah cummings is basically saying the president has to prove to the american people that there is a case for conducting a strike against syria. other democrats are coming out and saying the same thing. so the president has to not only sell this to the american people, which will happen tuesday when he goes before the public from the oval office tuesday night from the white house office at 9:00 p.m., but he also has to convince his own party. and they are really, really at a feverish pitch right now trying to get their own party to support him. >> kelly, let me summarize what the stakes are. you're absolutely right to say that the democratic party is deeply divided in the president's credibility and influence with his own party, his own base is at stake. but with the debt ceiling coming up, the budget coming up and the implementation of health care, the entire system of governance is at risk in the next month or so. bottom line, we are in effectively a revolutionary moment. >> a year ago we said that we were pre-revolu

>> looking to see if a elijah cummings woul listen to this. >> let me tell you something. when you have got 97% of your constituents, it is kind of hard to say yes. >> meanwhile, diane feinstein of california does not share the struggles. >> what is coming in is overwhelmingly negative. there is no question about that, but, you see, they do not know what i know. they have not heard what i have heard. >> keeping secrets from the american people, and if you vote against which you know your constituents do not want. >> congress remains undecided on the resolution. outside of congress, constituents remain clear. >> everyone is saying chemical weapons are bad. everybody knows that, but it is not america's business. we are not the world's police. >> to do something peaceful. >> in washington, d.c.,r5t. >> latest clashes. some forces have taken control of a city, and christians their fear that they could be murdered simply for their religious beliefs. our reporter is there and brings us this report. >> entering through its ancient gate, and this. army announces that most of the m

the rank being democrat on the committee elijah cummings released a report on behalf of his staff today. he found the state department investigation was quote one of the most comprehensive reviews ever conducted. >> i've seen no evidence, none whatsoever, to support these reckless accusations. could the contrary, witness after witness told committee, the committee that the report was, quote, penetrating, specific, critical, very tough, and quote, the opposite of a whitewash. >> congresswoman jackie spyier complaining angrily that republicans are ignoring the briefings the full committee is receiving and plainly ignoring the fact of what happened that september 11th. >> as it was with secretary clinton, we had very clear evidence, full and complete to our conversation, that the authority of responsibility, the accountability, rested with the people we identified. >> and that was ambassador pickering. also today, republicans really sharpened their focus on the arb, which is the accountability review board and the simple fact that mrs. clinton picked four of the five panel members. also, w

bruce willis, elijah wood, dan ackroyd. $50 million movie. it was this a big to-do with the big premiere in hollywood. i flew my parents out from florida. it was the greatest night of my life. then the next morning, the reviews came out. i do not know how many of you remember roger ebert's review of "north" or carry it with you in your wallet -- [laughter] >> to keep you humble. " but to refresh your memory -- i hated this movie. hated, hated, hated, hated this movie. hated it. hated every audience-insultingh moment-ated the sensibility that thought anyone would like it. hated the implied insult to the audience by its believe that anyone would actually be entertained by it. now, -- [laughter] on the surface -- [laughter] this may seem like an unfavorable review. but if you read between the lines, i think he sort of like it. i just love this one goes a little bit better. that is all. >> although it is hollywood. we had these conversations with the people that have bought the rights. they buy a book, and and then they tell you all the things th

. >> reporter: so you hear from democrat elijah cummings there in the house, republican senator dan coats. so again, you see this skepticism of the president's case on both sides of the aisle indicating how much work is left to do. so that lobbying front coming out of the white house is going to be "full-court press" starting tomorrow night, vice president biden is going to have some republican senators over to his house for dinner and they are going to continue right up through the president's address on tuesday night. so a lot of work left to do. richele? >> really important days for the united states coming up. paul, thank you so much. president obama will be speaking directly to the american people tuesday night in a prime time address. the white house has not given a time for that speech. we will have it live here on al jazeera. do keep it here on al jazeera for continuing coverage for the crisis in syria. go to our website as well for up to the minute updates. aljazeera.com. days after arier castro hung himself to prison, new details were coming to light. newly released tapes reveal

he started his filibuster a tuesday.fore 3:00 on it doesn't sit well with elijah cummings. >> i will fight with everything i have, with every ounce of power until i die. that the affordable care act is fully implemented. >> we will have more on this a-thon coming up in about 15 minutes. >> a police pursuit ended in a deadly crash. >> we are learning more about the pursuit. jennifer franciotti is live at that intersection this morning. >> good morning. traffic is running smoothly. yesterday this area was shut down.

. >> elijah. >> yes. >> josiah, madison, olivia, isaac, elijah and rozonno jr. back for another season. >> oh. oh. >> reporter: this time mom and dad battle the terrible twos times six. >> sit down now. >> reporter: all while maintaining order. >> jo jo, are you drawing on the wall with the pencil? >> no. >> reporter: as best they can. >> hey! go pick it up. go pick it up. pick that up. you don't throw it. >> reporter: these adorable little toddlers growing up right before our eyes. >> they're able to -- >> communicate. >> a lot pointer. >> reporter: eating on their own, going to school, even having their very first fishing trip. >> we're starting to see their personalities emerge. and i'm excited. >> we needed another minute just to get them all in here. that was like -- napoleon has nothing on these people. mia and rozonno, it is so nice -- oh, my little sweet one. how are you? good to see you. which one are you? >> right. ah, we are here with elijah, isaac, olivia, madison, josiah and rozonno jr. hi guy, over there. this is -- they are adorable and as adorabl

and that's what has to be debated >> reporter: hearing there from democrat elijah cummings and republican dan coats, really hearing the resistance from both sides of the aisle, the skepticism the president is facing from both parties as he tries to continue to make this case for an attack on syria. now, the associated press has done a survey in both the house and the senate doing some vote counting. let me run those numbers for you. in the house, they've got 30, the ap counts 30 supporting intervention or leaning in favor of authorization of the president's initiative. 192, however, opposing u.s. involvement or leaning against it and about half still undecid undecided. in the senate, 34 supporting the president, or leaning in favor. 32 against and 34 remaining undecided. so, a mixed picture at best in the senate and very bad numbers for the white houand the administration in the house, richelle. >> paul, what does the white house have planned for the next few days to change numbers? >> well, the effort continues. tomorrow night, vice president biden is going to have five republican senato

and he has covered stories on the brighter side, where they discovered a pottery chard with the name elijah on it, to israel's life-saving surgery on children from enemy countries. but the stories that stand out the ones, he says, are the ones that relate to the bible. of all of the stories you've covered in 12 years of reporting, are there any that stand out in your mind? >> when we took a three-day voyage from oddesa to haifa. it was a 3,000-year promise in the making. when jeremiah said he would bring his people back here. it is the settling on the mountains of israel. the world calls the mountains of serial judea somaria, the west bank. but these are the lands that god promised to abraham. so this is the biblical heritage that we get to walk in and report on. >> reporter: for mitchell, the news is more than individual stories. he sees a theme emerging that ties world events to the final battle for jerusalem. what does this mean to you as a man living here with your family, during your news reports, etc. >> 2,000 years ago, it was said that all roads lead to rome. 2,000 years later, i wo

we're joined by elijah cummings from maryland. he has expressed serious doubts but hasn't ruled of voting in favor of the syria regulation. and juan vargas of california has come out in favor of strike. i want to start with mr. vargas. i haven't met you before, sir. where are you on this, and more importantly, where are your constituents to start with? >> well, my constituents generally are not in favor of it. i think it's like the rest of the country. but i certainly am. i've in favor of this. you've used these type of weapons. these weapons should never be used. and the amount of children that killed with this, the grownups, everybody else, we have to do something. and if the rest of the world does not want to come along, we have to do it ourselves. we can't allow this to stand. >> what about the other part of the resolution, that mccain jammed in there that talks about aiding the rebels? are you confident taking sides in this fight? >> not really. i don't like that aspect as much because we don't know who the good guys and who

and in micah he is spoken of as being the prophet like elijah. when christ said he had greater witness than that of john, what he was saying was he had greater witness in the scripture itself and in miracles. i have greater witness than that of john for the works which the father has given me to finish, the same works that i do, their bear witness of me that the father has sent me. and then he said, search the scriptures for in them you think you have eternal life and they are they which testify of me. how can you believe [speaker not understood] receive honor of other and seek not the honor that comes from god only? don think i will accuse you to the father. there is one that accuses you, even moses in whom you trust. had you believed moses, you would have believed me because he wrote of me. but if you believe not his writings, how shall you believe my words? jesus said, i am the way, the truth and the life. and perhaps the most misunderstood verse in the entire bible is about judgmentalism. according to the lord jesus christ, if you're not a hy