even i.c.e. and that could lead to real physical security gaps. and ana, as we look forward, it is illogical to assume we're going to be able to recruit the best and brightest talent to the agencies affected by the shutdown if we can't even guarantee a paycheck. government service is public service, but it's not charity. >> that's true. now we know one person who is working, and that is the national security adviser, john bolton, currently in israel. made some surprising comments today about the u.s. withdrawal from syria, saying the u.s. will not leave until turkey gives assurances it will not target the kurdish allies there. should we expect a full withdrawal? >> well, ana, this should not be a multiple choice question. either the president has sent guidance to the pentagon to actually deliver withdrawal options and drawdown options, or he hasn't matched his words with actual action, and the pentagon hasn't started drawing up those plans. in my experience, working for the national security adviser,