signed nondisclosure agreements. the white house did have information about this that they should have known would be controversial and the fact that they assumed it wouldn't be reflects at the very least a political tone deafness. >> ross is exactly right. facts on the ground people were not aware of and are not wanting to be made aware of because republicans leave meetings early. even members of his platoon wanted him to be brought home and they're being manipulated by republicans who want another excuse to bash president obama, whatever the conditions. we have a very simple rule in this country. we take care of our own. if he deserves, we punish our own. we don't leave them behind to have the taliban punish them. >> thank you for sharing your views. come again. >> still ahead "@ this hour," we'll have the latest on how comedian tracy morgan is doing after a deadly crash. if you see the vehicle, wow, you