these attacks that can tragically result in the loss of american life are going to discourage people from going to the airport. the other explosions that we're hearing about, we don't know the origins of those. they're likely to frighten people. so very, very difficult situation not only for those trying to leave but also for our people on the ground there and the commander trying to make policies that will affect this tremendous undertaking that is already -- think about it neil -- removed 100,000 people from afghanistan. a great accomplishment on the part of those folks on the ground, our military and diplomats in afghanistan. >> neil: peter the taliban said the explosions were carried out by the u.s. destroying their equipment. >> doesn't make sense to me. i think most of our equipment is inside of the perimeter of the airport at this point, either that it will be disabled, left