what we do is not so much to support or not support any particular part of the regime. we are involved over there because our national interests are very much involved in terms of fighting isis, fighting al qaeda on the arabia peninsula and protecting the united states military personnel. that's why we do what we do. if we make a calculated decision it helps the united states of america. >> and i do want to talk about that with you in a home. i do want to ask you about this. he said that you all were told the white house decided not to send has ket kell to cia direct. he said this was inadequate because haskell wasn't there. he said he doesn't want to vote on any legislation until he hears testimony from her.