troops back into afghanistan to fight a war that we had already won relative to why the reason we went in the first place. >> defense secretary austin echoed that sentiment tay when he was asked aut wt woul haen if the dealad not been honored. >> the doha agreement represents direct negotiations with terrorists and not just negotiations but an agreement with them. did the intelligence suggest to you that reneging on the departure of the troops would lead to significant attacks against american and allied military forces? >> chairman, to my recollection, the intelligence was clear that if we did not leave in accordance with that agreement, the tiban would recommence attacks on our forces. >> and that is where we begin this hour with some of our favorite reporters and friends.