ability to execute good order and discipline inside their ranks. also, you brought it up just briefly in what you said, jim, there's a message here to allies and partners, if we exonerate this kind of behavior, if we're able to whistle past that graveyard, how can they trust when they have american boots on their ground conducting operations in their countries that we have the ability and the forthrightness to hold our troops accountable for what is essentially war crimes. >> yeah. listen, i remember the deep concern after the abu grab scandal how u.s. forces operate on the battlefield, the soft power is u.s. forces follow the law where others may not. >> follow the law and stand for values that are greater than just ourselves. >> absolutely. well said. rear admiral john kirby, thanks very much. you bet. congress is on break for thanksgiving as democrats press forward with their impeachment plans and time frame. i'll speak to one lawmaker about his party's next steps. we're moments away from the opening bell on wall street.