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Shields, Brooks on Syria as 'Test' for Obama's Credibility

Clip: 9/6/2013 | 13m 5s

Shields and Brooks on Syria as 'Test Case' for Obama's Credibility

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss President Barack Obama's decision to take the Syrian crisis to Congress and the historical implications if the president is unable to win over lawmakers in a vote on national security.

09/06/2013 | Rating NR

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