inquiry is what they're calling it. we do this after action reviews, inquiries after action ear views. what went right, what went wrong, how do we fix it. it is a quick decision loop. because the patrol is going to be back out there. it is not like they are going to stop. we have to continue to engage. if it was important enough for u.s. forces to be there to be trying to win the hearts and minds, to try to bridge that gap there, then it is important enough certainly for us to learn the lessons and continue to keep the pressure on. >> and you gave a good early on. bad news gets worse with time and breeds a concern that there was intent to conceal. that's why we want to know everything as soon as we can. general, thank you very much. colonel, you as well. appreciate it. bad news gets worse with time. that plays out with the next thing we're covering as well. attorney general jeff sessions in the hot seat. he says he never had an