u.s. military. we hope to get that information. the press briefing with jen psaki is supposed to start in 25 minutes. the last couple days as developments have been happening those have been delayed. don't be surprised if it doesn't go off right at noon. but before the end of the day we should have an opportunity to ask questions of her and at least hear something from the president. >> harris: peter, yesterday you got into a back and forth. i think it was yesterday you and jen psaki in the press briefing room often get into the back and forths and illuminate so much for us. very revealing in the process at times. one question that you asked was whether or not it is still u.s. policy not to negotiate with terrorists. and as you say 10 days ago the president had tough words against the taliban. is there some confusion over the fact that they are terrorists? >> well, it's all about language around here, harris. a couple of days ago the white