secretary, ash carter earnured this statement today. i have known general mattis for many years and hold him in the highest regard. i will do everything i can to help ensure a seamless transition at the department of defense. and here is what house minorit leader nancy pelosi stated. general mattis will have the immense responsibility of improving donald trump's judgment as commander in chief. we are grateful that trump found general mattis's argument against torture persuasive. joining us, jeremy bash, former chief of staff for leon panetta. do you know general mattis? and what is your view of his selection? >> i now general mattis very well.