Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20151221:23:17:00
And so on. that's the principle exercise security that we're conducting in afghanistan. that and training indigenous forces to do this on their own. our troops are constantly at risk. these are not secure areas and just about anybody can do exactly what took place today. that's principally the mission which we're involved. >> to that point, are you surprised this hasn't happened more often? >> well, yes, except that we are trying our best to get really good intelligence. it's good intelligence at the end of the day that's making a difference in the accomplishment of our mission. we have very f...