from jordan and that pilot was executed by isis. either outcome is a step forward. >> given that intelligence, we can only hope that people are turning. the fact that jihadi john would be killed is a massive deal, a symbolic victory as well. what about the top chiefs of isis? do you think we'll start to see more strikes on them as well? >> we could, but we have been trying to kill the head of isis for the at least the last year and haven't been able to find him. maybe he's more disciplined. he didn't make whatever mistake jihadi john made. i think we should just go one step at a time. maybe we'll get lucky, but killing a senior leader would mean more strategically than just this strike today. >> president obama reacting to all of this here on "good morning america." essentially saying isis is contained. they have contained isis.