>> again, this goes back to why we are in syria to begin with. that is to defeat isis. this incident took place, the strike that the united states undertook on friday night into saturday morning was because syria is using chemical weapons on its own people. that's why we are there. we aren't there to force regime change. we are not there for any other reason. and that's why you saw this strike. >> bill: one last question here. in turkey there is a back and forth between our government and the government of turkey about an american age 50 andrew craig brunson on trial for alleged terror ties. what is his condition and whether or not you can get him released before trial? >> you are referring to pastor brunson. he has been held in syria for a couple of years now -- excuse me, in turkey for a couple of years now. turkey claiming that he was part of the coup that was attempted a few years back. we do strongly support our