him. this has been a priority, this came up at a state department briefing today. spokespers spokesperson, listen. >> we should not be surprised that a suspected terrorist might more readily agree to show up for an interview for a reporter than he or she would for a scheduled meeting with the u.s. special forces. and respectfully, i submit to you, that that is not properly framing the question, the question being put to you it seems to me, is why u.s. special forces couldn't have an unscheduled meeting. >> there are reasons why individuals, including terrorists meet with reporters to gain more attention for their issues or their agenda. >> following your own logic, the next question to be propounded to you is, why didn't we pose as a reporter to capture him then? >> well, we appreciate your view if you're volunteering yourself for future endeavors, we'll take