off independence square. matthew, it is important to point out, we were talking about this during the break, this is not the only issue between the united states and russia. the united states in figuring out, trying to affect this situation here, they have to think about their other dealings with russia. absolutely. and that s something the united states and other western countries are going to have to think about when they weigh their response to this russian action in crimea. ukraine isn t the only square on the chess board, it s not just one square. there s an entire board. issues like cooperation with russia over syria, and a peace process there, potentially cooperation over the issue of iran, and it s very controversial nuclear program, getting north korea back to the negotiating table as well. these are areas where the united states and the west already cooperate. when the united states weighs it s response, it s going to have to take that into account. it doesn t want to make