with folks back to desert storm. they re absolutely convinced the american capacity to lead and influence events in that part of the world has been dramatically reduced by this president. we have got a problem of weakness. it s, centerered in the white house. as mr. cheney said there, you can rely on that assessment because it is based on his experience. that experience of course led hem to say this to bob sha sk t schaeffer? do you think it will be a long war or short war? based on my time as secretary of defense, i m confident that the troops will be successful and it will go relatively quickly. there is possibility of complications you can t anticipate. ginning me, chris hayes and alex wagner. good evening to you both. chris, i want to start here and try to take this seriously at first. whatever krefdability credibili