time. steven? >> i want to gev you a chance to respond to the concern about the proprietary of this parade down pennsylvania avenue. a lot of people think that's not how the u.s. military should be seen rolling down the street. what do you think? >> we haven't made a final decision. the president is exploring different ways that he could highlight and show the pride we have in the military, people that have served and sacrificed to allow us all the freedoms we have. the president is very proud of the united states military and all that they do on behalf of all of us. we're simply exploring options. it's way too far speculation to start weighing in on whether or not things are appropriate. it's literally in a brainstorming session. >> did the president give a