Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/carney-addresses-reporters-questions-us-action-over-syria Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story During a press conference at the White House Monday, Aug. 26, spokesperson Jay Carney responded to reporters’ questions about future U.S. action responding to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. While Secretary of State John Kerry called the use of the weapons "undeniable," Carney said repeatedly that the White House was still assessing the various options for a U.S. response.