discussed internally in the pentagon and with the white house. the president ordering the military to begin planning for both of those. so afghanistan, the same issue. the u.s. has been there, albeit for many years, to try and help afghan forces find their legs and be able to defend their own country. a lot of progress has been made, but u.s. commanders will tell you in both places there has been a long way to go. mattis did not want to leave them behind. >> no question about it, barbara. we saw how he sort of contorted himself to make the president's will when it came to sending troops to the board, et cetera, even after the president called him a democrat. he stood by his side. but after this, he said enough. let's talk more about this. here with me now is our analyst. good morning, gentleman. an important friday morning it is. let me begin with you.