Obama addressed the nation from the White House on Tuesday night . He addressed several key questions in a bid to sway public opinion . The president said he would not negotiate with terrorists and that his administration was working hard to prevent another attack like 9/11, but didn't say what kind of action might be taken against those responsible for planning or Many think Obama has not done a good job explaining the need to attack Syria . A Russian proposal on Syria 's chemical arms is affecting Obama 's case for action .
Obama addressed the nation from the White House on Tuesday night . He addressed several key questions in a bid to sway public opinion . Poll : Many think Obama has not done a good job explaining the need to attack Syria . A Russian proposal on Syria 's chemical arms is affecting Obama 's case for action .