that's what glen doherty did for me. the guy that died in libya. it took me aside and said hey, here's what you apply for. make sure the kids get a shot at getting tuition assistance. but having that formalized and paid for, if the va can spend $6.7 million on off-site meeting to talk about fiscal responsibility, they can hire some mentors for these folks. >> in your book when you talk about making charges -- changes to the sniper course, you guys have a just and they were implemented, were you surprised by how successful it was and specifically that the change in the graduation rate? what do you think that was attributed to? >> i just finished reading the book, the secret. has anyone read that in your? it was just funny, that's our mental management program that would use in the sniper and the seal community. we are always adapting and not afraid, be early adopters to try stuff out. it's not working, switch and try something else. i would attribute a couple of things to lowering our attrition rate. the field sniper course is one of the toughest mi

chris stevens, sean smith, tyrone woods, and glen doherty. they died serving their country.e never lose sight of their service, their dedication, and their bravery. mr. chairman, i have submit ad comprehensive and detailed 23-page written statement. i respectfully request that it be placed in the record. it covers the development and evolution of cia's classified analysis of what happened in benghazi and my role in that process. it has preparation of fame must unclassified talking points and my role in that process and it covers the specific allegations that have been levied against me. time does not permit me to go into all this detail during my oral statement. i urge anyone concerned about this issue to read the full written statement in order to get complete understanding what transpired. in fact i would ask with respect that the committee make my written statement available on its website. mr. chairman, i want both the committee and the american people to know that take very seriously the allegations about how the cia in general, and about how i in particular handled the