in the tragic 29th august strike was set up to fail by an administration that wanted a political victory more than they wanted an american victory. have you reached out to the air crew to make sure they understand it is not their fault that there were seven children killed? >> i have not. as you probably know, i have directed a three-star review of this incident. general mckenzie did an initial investigation. i have directed a three star review. i won't make any comments. >> you know, there certainly seem to be a lot of indications that a terrorist event was likely if not imminent leading up to isis-k bombing on the 26th. why were our military members still exposed after that threat was known, general mckenzie? >> the purpose of our force at the airfield was to bring american citizens and afghans at risk out. in order to do that you had to