Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20170323:17:57:00
Dunford testified on capitol hill they're willing to have congress have a public debate. is that something -- traditionally does it start in the executive branch? is the white house willing to put one forward and willing to start that round of discussion? >> i would refer you back to secretary of mattis. that's department of defense's additi -- >> reporter: is that statement operative for the white house? the white house is now -- >> no. that was brought up in a conversation he's willing to have with respect to oversaes contingencies that are existing right now in the battle especially with is...