troops and committing the kinds of blood and treasure that has already been expended in iraq. ultimately this is something that will have to be solved by the iraqis. >> always have to guard against mission creep says the president two thursdays ago. last week the pentagon press secretary announced the first batch of advisers arrived in iraq on a short term limited duration mission led to the right follow up question. >> when you say short-term limited duration of this mission, what is this mission? >> initially to provide assessments and then eventually to advise and assist. >> now, secretary kerry said today in iraq that the u.s. effort there would be sustained and intense. is there a disconnect between d.o.d. and state or are you talking about two different missions? >> i won't speak to secretary kerry. my impression on his remarks were talking about the sense of urgency and level of effort. this is limited short term