>> are not going to engage in a tit for tat with a spokesperson. it's about much more than legitimacy. it's about what legitimacy can lead to. >> also reports of taliban atrocities aimed at civilians, women, and children paired when asked whether the administration would consider sanctions, the state department refused to commit. >> the biden administration has announced the long promised for the summit for democracy, a virtual event in december with the world's democracies, the white house said the summit will defend against authoritarian nizam -- corruption, and promote human rights. >> bret: richardson at the state department, let's bring in john kirby, things were being here, are you surprised at how fast the taliban has been able to make moves in afghanistan to take over different sections of the country? >> bret, we are watching this with deep concern, no -- looking at the security on the ground deteriorating and used to get over the last few days, even