hood were flown to the dover mortuary at dover air force base. the army civilian employees were transported to ramp ceremony. the deputy commander for ft. hood called the ceremony truly moving. >>> some of the harshest criticism of the alleged ft. hood gunman is coming from other muslims. some not only condemned the crime, they say they're okay of having extensive background checks of more muslims in the military. >> i don't take offense. i say, you know what? challenge, i need to fix this problem. >> my goodness, better to find that out at this stage rather than discover it when the person becomes a major and kills 13 brave -- brave soldiers. >> those muslim leaders in arizona say their faith is being hijacked by fanatics. they say something must be done to prevent radical sex from spreading. >>> we'll bring you more developments on the ft. hood shootings as soon as happen. because we're hln, we're going to cover the top stories as well. president obama goes to capitol hill to close the deal with health care reform with fellow democrats. he's ma

hood were flown to the military mortuary at dover air force base. the flag-covered coffins of the 12 soldiers and army sillian employee were transported through a ramp ceremony. the deputy commander for ft. hood called the ceremony truly moving. >>> some of the harshest criticism of the alleged ft. hood gunman is coming from other muslims. some not only condemned the crime, they say they're okay of having extensive background checks of muslims in the military. >> i don't take offense. i say, you know what? challenge, i need to fix this problem. my good's, it's bettor fine that out at this stage rather than discover it when the person becomes a major and kills 13 brave -- brave soldiers. >> those muslim leaders in arizona say their faith is being hijacked by fanatics. they say something must be done to prevent radical sects from spreading. >>> we'll bring you more developments on the ft. hood shootings as soon as happen. because we're hln, we're going to cover the top stories as well. >>> president obama goes to capitol hill today to try to close the

obviously the chip to dover -- a trip to dover is something that he will ever truly forget. will reiterate all -- the importance of why we are there, and by very early on acknowledge the tremendous cost and sacrifice to our men and women in uniform. i do not think that there is any doubt that we are all in awe of our commitment from the military and civilian side in order to get this right. >> just in terms of defining terms, when does making sure that we have a stable afghan partner and an nation-building began? what is the line? is it just a question of, our responsibility being training afghan troops -- that is the second secure -- safe and stable partner part? we've heard a lot about what the u.s. intends to do, and i know you do not want to get ahead of the president's speech, but if you could define the terms a little for us? >> i would ask you to -- again i am unclear as to what continue on your pudding -- are you asking me to put them on a certain -- >> the president has said about the new strategy that it is important that we have a secure, stable ally in the afghan

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the flag draped caskets of the soldiers killed were flown to dover air force base and autopsies aring the bone there. all across america flags are being flown at half staff. several texas communities held candle light vigils. it can be easy to lose sight of people behind the numbers when the death toll is so high. we want to share some details about some of the lives lost. 21-year-old private michael pierson wanted to study music theory. his brother said pierson was truly living life when he played his get card. sergeant amy krueger joined the military after the 9/11 attacks. her friends say she was one of the best people you could ever meet. his family says he was excited to be deploying to afghanistan in january. and specialist jason hunt was recently married and about to head to iraq for the second time. hiss sister says hunt, 22 wanted to serve other people and live for something greater than himself. she told larry king on cnn that she was proud of his brother's bravery. >> larry: okay you're hardened for the worst. but you certainly never expect him to die at his base. >> i just

dover, delaware. on the president's foreign policy. jerry, are you there? caller: i am here. can you hear me? host: yes. go ahead. caller: thank you for c-span, first of all. i the it is ridiculous to say that the president of the united states is dithering when he is investigating the situation in afghanistan. it is an extremely complicated situation. i think that before we commit any more troops or change the strategy, the president wants to know what the possible results are. that is a sign of good leadership. a good leader is thoughtful and they look into this situation before they commit american troops and lives. thank you very much, have a good day. host: "the washington post's" talks about afghanistan clos. "g-20 leaders are expected to meet to set up a timetable for afghanistan. gordon brown said at a news conference "president karzai has to except that there will be milestones by which he will be judged, benchmarks by which the international community." grove city, florida. this morning our question is the latest from the economist. "the quiet american. the world is

this is june in dover, delaware. but go ahead. caller: thanks for taking my call. am a long time listener. i want to make a statement and as the question, if i may. i am a health-care worker, retired, but i remember working in the health field and before i was employed at i was given not only the physical examination, but i was screened by nasals what, even rectal swapbs and blood samples to be sure was not carrying any diseases that could be transmitted to others. i do remember that the screening to place not only in hospitals, but in places where people handled food and where people worked. -- and in plants where people worked. the youth feel that the lack of screening might play a role in the dissemination of -- do you feel that the lack of screening might play a role in the dissemination of diseases? guest: that is an interesting question. what we're doing now has not been updated in over 70 years in any substantial way. and it has not kept up with current science. there is a wide array of problems. it is not just workers that could be carrying these illnesses.

three weeks ago, i had the honor of joining the president at dover air force base for the dignified transfer of the remains of 18 americans, including three dea agents who lost their lives to the war in afghanistan. these brave soldiers and agents carried home on that plane gave their lives to defend the country and its values. and we owe it to them to do everything we can to carry on the work for which they sacrifice. i know that we are at war. i know that we are at war with a vicious enemy who targets our soldiers on the battlefield in afghanistan and our civilians on the streets here at home. i have personally witnessed that somber fact in the faces of the families who have lost loved ones abroad, and i have seen it in the daily intelligence stream that i review each day. those who suggest otherwise are simply wrong. prosecuting the 9/11 defends in court does not presume whether or not we are at war. we are at war. and we will use every instrument of national power, civilian, military, law enforcement intelligence, diplomatic and others, to win. we need not cower in the face of this enemy

. >>> the bodies of the 13 people ki killed yesterday in the mass shooting will arrive at dover air force base tonight. upon arrival, these fallen servicemen will be transported to the air force mortuary operations center. at that time, families of the fallen ft. hood servicemen have not authorized media coverage. military investigators are trying to answer a question. why? the accused gunman major nidal malik hasan was shot and bund wounded by a police officer who was directing traffic on post. she sprang into action when she heard the shots. hasan is now in custody. the motive is not clear. investigators raided his apartment early this morning, going through the scene to try to find more answers. the army is also doing its best to help survivors. >> approximately half of those who were hospitalized required surgery and all are stable today. our focus today is going to be on those soldiers who are continuing to require medical care from admitted patients, they're both in our hospital here at darnall as well as three other community hospitals in the area. we also will focus on the behavio

obviously, the trip to dover is something that i doubt you ever truly for gatt -- ever truly forget. he will reiterate the importance of why we are there, but by all means, acknowledge the tremendous cost and sacrifice to our men and women in uniform. i don't think there's any doubt that we are all in all of the commitment from our military -- all in awe of the commitment from our military and civilian side to get this right. >> where is making sure that we have a stable afghan partner and nation building began? what is the line? is it just a question of our responsibility, he was responsibility -- >u s responsibility, being to train afghan troops? we have heard a lot about what the u.s. intends to do. i know you do not want to get ahead of the president's speech, but define the terms of a little for us. >> i guess i would more ask you -- i am unclear as to what continue, you are putting -- what continuum you are putting -- >> well, the president has said, about that new strategy, that it is important to have a secure and stable ally. >> well, and a partner that understands, as the p