i want to reenforce we're focused on the mission of this great national importance. the massive effort is the result of team work and the tireless commitment of u.s. military to supporting the u.s. government around the world. >> okay. bob. >> thank you. president biden in his remarks earlier today made a reference to having figure the word he used rescued 169 americans outside, beyond the perimeter. can you explain what that -- how that happened? what happened? >> he's referring to a small number of people that our troops were very close to the perimeter. the perimeter of the airport. very close. in a short amount of time, a