confirmed in that time are actually hostages? less than 10. that s not a number. i want a number from you. less than 10. why can t you give a number? i ve given you an answer. what is your next question? you ve given an answer. you ve not been responsive. let the record show. the other question has to do with israeli warnings. the israelis have said their objective and they ve been very explicit about it is to destroy hamas. from you and other administration officials, we hear the objective is to ensure that hamas can never terrorize israel again. those are two different objectives are. you having a problem with the israelis in terms of a clear communication here of their objectives or have their objectives appeared to change over time? no and no. how does does the united states support the goal of destroying hamas? we support what israel is trying to do to protect citizens from the threat of hamas. james, you know this. we re not on the ground fighting in