message to him is thank you for fighting by our side for the last 20 years. thank you for the role you played in helping a number of my favorite people out of a snowstorm and for all of the work you did. and our commitment is enduring, not just to american citizens but to our afghan partners who have fought by our side. and our efforts and our focus right now is as you heard general mckenzie say and others say over the last 24 hours is to the diplomatic phase. we will get you out. we will honor your service. and we're committed to doing exactly that. >> just before air time i spoke with muhammad and the "wall street journal's" dionne nissenbaum who broke the story. and at muhammad's request for his safety we have altered his voice. >> muhammad, can you explain your situation? i understand you tried to evacuate, you made it to the airport at kabul. then what happened? >> i am hiding in my house.