for the rebels to put down their weapons. but the fighting goes on. yesterday was one of the bloodiest days yet in the city that is under siege. america's top military officer warning the fighting is looking more and more like a stalemate. what needs to be the next move? here now general jack keen of the u.s. army. a fox news military analyst. i don't mind mentioning a four-star general. good to see you, sir. >> good morning, jamie. good to be with you. >> jamie: thank you so much. admiral mullen says this is certainly approaching a stalemate do you agree or are we there already? >> i think we're there. i mean given nato's overwhelming combat power, it's outrageous we could get to stalemate with a third rate military power like gaddafi has and his forces. i think what it does, frankly, it enables him to consolidate his political power among the tribes and among the inner circle and it sends a huge message to the region at large