ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION)<br/> <br />STORY: At the annual congressional picnic, U.S. President Barack Obama thanks members for voting in favor of arming and training moderate Syrian rebels to combat Islamic State.<br/> <br />On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved the measure authorizing the training plan until Dec. 11 by a vote of 273-156.<br/> <br />"I want in particular to thank Speaker Boehner and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi for showing us that when it comes to America's National Security, America is united," Obama said.
