it is that testimony aharmoniou. the third is, presidents are always well served when there is a vigorous debate on important issues. i think this debate was constructive. i learned things in the course of that debate. my position is changed or were adjusted. -- positions changed or were adjusted. >> the american public support for war in afghanistan is waning. for them to see what appears to be back fighting and backstabbing in the way the policy was arrived at, how can you expect the american people to have confidence in the strategy and in american leadership to carry it out? >> there was a spirited debate. people were often passionate about the views. once the president made his decision, but they have been working together to execute the strategy. >> do you expect another spirited debate at the review in december? it seems like many of these issues are settled. when the next review happens, will we have a fundamental debate on the principles? what'll december of a flight? >-- what will december to look liklook l