i believe that he has been the subject of an attempt many times to drag the united states into a war and he has refused. and in spite of the fact that i disagree with many of his policies, i think this is a prudent decision. but it doesn't mean that somebody is gun shy in order to avoid starting a war based on a lie. >> this is sort of his appeal here. i think what he's been trying to say in this interview, donald trump essentially appealing directly to him, don't start a war with us, you won't like it if you do. but at the same time, i don't think donald trump that that's actually what you want to do. that's what you're advisers are pushing you towards. the trouble, though, doesn't seem to be room for negotiation. he was hoping to get the united nations general assembly in new york in the days ahead. he said in the interview he was waiting for visas and time was getting short. he's still waiting. mike pompeo hinted quite strongly they're not coming.