Basic summary I get from it is:
1) Syria is not a proxy for a US/Russian conflict (IMO this is true, despite how entertaining it is to act like there is an actual real international conflict that means anything between US and Russia)
2) Assad is backed by Putin here, I don't back Putin, however, we deal with Russia on other issues including important military issues regarding a war we are currently fighting and other terrorism operations. (seems reasonable)
3) Then reinforces that, in light of these facts, Syria is not cold-war between US/Russia. (Once again, a true statement)
4) In the end he wants to do something about chemical weapons but do something that requires little to no US mission. (probably smart if you ask me)
5) If weapons in Syria are taken and they sign the weapons pack, that to me would be a good job. (I can't argue with that...pushed for enforcement of international norm...got some results...no war).
I know this is just me defending Obama again...but just so happens it is also just me calling it as I see it as well.