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A war hopefully winding down in iraq we are fully committed. we have to be careful about how we go. it is a very difficult path there. are no great options. let's prevent the humanitarian disaster. from there it is difficult to see how to proceed. >> greta: you see prevent the humanitarian events in libya, i think they have happened. i think some may think it is really bleak. i guess my question is should we have moved sooner, not alone. i don't think we could have moved alone but inspired others to move with us to move faster? >> it is possible. it would have been difficult without the arab l...

>> greta: let's take the case of libya. the timing now for a no-fly zone and possible airstrikes, many think that it is really late that had we acted perhaps inspired nato to act, it would be foolish for the united states to act alone. if we inspired nato to act earlier the u.n. to act earlier might be a different outcome. is it too late for air strikes or for a no-fly zone for the libyan people? >> i don't think it is too late. the arab league was key. the u.n. endorsement was key. we want to prevent a humanitarian disaster. muammar qadhafi is a thug and tyrant, we all know that. that said it...

El salvador. should he be heading to brazil while all this is going on? he has already taken heat for unveiling his ncaa picks and playing golf this past weekend. he did drop in today at the japanese embassy to give his condolences and spoke publicly about the disaster. senator evan bayh joins us. good evening. >> how are you? >> well. >> greta: how much of leadership is sending a message want what kind of message to you see the president sending? the >> the president is capable of multi-tasking. he has a full plate now with libya and japan and several other things. he has a seasoned team with...

Confusing. >> greta: what is profoundly different than katrina and the other disasters we've covered. the disaster was over and the question of rescuing people and trying to deal with the death and agony. this may have another punch coming, which is a meltdown. that's why i'm saying the information. the people in the area they still have a chance not to be inflicted by some horrible punch. that's why it is so important whether they are 13 miles 15 miles it is important to get the information to get out of there if it is going to be what all signs are pointing towards. >> shepard: you are right...