iraq faces the same challenges can they get beyond primordial clan, tribe, sect and race issues? that is why the u.s. investment, the u.s. involvement, even on a diplomatic front is really critical. there is no other power in the world capable of trying to forge a united government. the united states invested a lot and it has, despite controversy over its involvement, it still has some creditability in trying to get this. if the united states doesn't help the iraqis find a political solution, it is doubtful that anyone else can. jenna: obviously there are those that believe a strong military option is the way to go here. in fact lieutenant colonel ralph peters on our air a few hours to go had this to say, robin. i will play it and get your reaction on it. >> some years back somebody came up with the idea of whac-a-mole describe hitting individual or small groups of terrorists. that is terrible thing. we can't play whac-a-mole. tell me what else you will do? killing terrorists in onesies