i suspect it was very based on what they said during the military briefing that it was close to the perimeter of the airport. but, again, that's only a suspicion. it's not something that we've confirmed or that we know for sure. and what it shows is that there must be some flexibility in at least the application of the rules of engagement that our troops are operating under. so, that could open up some, well, we'll call it interesting possibilities for the future. and hopefully people know that this is a very fluid and very dynamic and very, very dangerous area. >> colonel, in the seconds that we have left, i think they put an important question on the table. if this is going to extend beyond august 31st, why not say it? if this is going to be over on august 31st, why not say that? >> well, i think what you're looking at is, you know, the nuance of if you say something