and that's what the president needs to be representing right now. >> jason: so is donald trump, the president of the united states doing the right thing or do you think he's taking this step along the way? >> the president has been mindful and effective. the only reason these strikes didn't occur is that the president wanted to make sure we give peace a chance. president trump understands we get peace through strength but we can also achieve strength through restraint. i don't get it. the middle east represents 3.5% of global gdp and we are obsessed with this area of the world. china represents 15% of global gdp and they have expanded their empire without firing a single shot. i think we do need to reform the 2001 authorization to use military force because if brave patriots are willing to go fight and die in these wars, members of congress ought to have the