We are doing the responsible thing here, which is testing the potential here for success of resolving this matter of Syria's position of chemical weapons, and deterring Syria from using chemical weapons again through diplomatic means. 

Carney making his remarks following president Obama's address to the American people last night, which he announced US military action will be placed on hold to explore a diplomatic solution. The White House says the well-known plans put a time line on the possible diplomatic resolutions to Syria's crisis, while the administration says the military option remains on the table. 

More than 100 Syrian refugees left for Germany today, the first organized refugee movement from Lebanon. Germany is the first in Europe to agree to provide resettlement for 4,000 Syrians. NPR's Deborah Amos reports from Beirut. 

The first group, 40 women, 30 men, 34 children and three infants