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Sen. Deb Fischer: Obama Needs to Make Case for Strike

Clip: 9/4/2013 | 7m 38s

Sen. Deb Fischer: Obama Needs to Make Case for Strike to 'War-Wise' Americans

While some prominent lawmakers have thrown their support behind a limited military strike in Syria, others remain unconvinced. Gwen Ifill talks to Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., about her concerns and questions about why the U.S. is choosing to react to chemical weapon use now and how potential allies could be involved.

09/04/2013 | Rating NR

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