Kerry : Secretary of State , talks with Syria 's foreign minister on chemical weapon claim . Bush : He tells him he should have allowed access to site , rather than still be attacking it . `` It is my belief that the side we choose must be ready to promote their interests and ours when the balance shifts in their favor . Deputy defense secretary : If al - Assad used chemical weapons once , he may do so again . U.S. military will update target lists for fighters or cruise missiles .
Kerry : Secretary of State , talks with Syria 's foreign minister on chemical weapon claim . Bush : He tells him he should have allowed access to site , rather than still be attacking it . Deputy defense secretary : If al - Assad used chemical weapons once , he may do so again . U.S. military will update target lists for fighters or cruise missiles .