uniform who are doing everything they can to defend this country's interests. but why aren't we defending them, looking at the situation saying, look, there is no military solution. let's plan an exit right now. >> i think we needed to hear it. congressman dennis kucinich thinks we've got to get out of afghanistan. when we return, thoughts about these republicans defending bp, the company responsible for the biggest environmental disaster in our country's history. you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. [ children laughing ] suitcase? huh? ♪ where do gummy bears hide? under the seat. look! yeah! ♪ [ telephone rings ] [ male announcer ] the all new chevy equinox. [ man ] guess who? dad! [ man ] enjoy the trip! okay, daddy! [ laughter ] [ male announcer ] a consumers digest best buy. with a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. it takes you farther... and brings you closer. somewhere in america... there's a home by the sea