afghanistan feel that same pain when they see their troops harmed. so this is not easy. and i would expect that the public would ask some very tough questions. that's exactly what i'm doing is asking some very tough questions. and we're not going to arrive at perfect answers. i think anybody who has looked at the situation recognizes that it is difficult and complicated. but may solemn obligation is to make sure that i get the best answers possible, particularly before i make decisions about sending additional troops into the thaeter. john from kdki. john? good to see you, john. >> thank you, mr. president. let me ask you, while we were inside this very safe and secure and beautiful convention center, some 5,000 at least demonstrators were on the