The statement drew harsh condemnation from world leaders , including U.S. President Barack Obama , who said the Syrian government would risk crossing a `` red line '' and invite U.S. military intervention if it uses chemical weapons . CNN 's Christiane Amanpour interviews the Turkish prime minister in Istanbul . Comment: American `` elections ... might be the root cause of the lacking of initiative , '' he says .
CNN 's Christiane Amanpour interviews the Turkish prime minister in Istanbul . Comment: American `` elections ... might be the root cause of the lacking of initiative , '' he says .