What is surprising is that for a long time, the view that they were too dangerous to release prevailed. But in order to get Bergdhal back the administration that White House apparently overrode that resistance.

It's pretty clear they did not anticipate this backlash. They misjudged what was going to come.

I think the situation has become untenable, Anderson. And it's a tragedy. In one sense he is one of the finest soldiers of his generation, served the country well. But unfortunately, sadly, he has lost the confidence of the Congress.

I think this has to end within the next 72 hours or so. You know, this is only going to get worse and more bogged down.

I do think it is in his interest if he wants to have a political future to have a full house cleaning on this and all of the documents out and everybody testifies and see where it plays out.

I think they are very great for him, Anderson, if this letter proves to be accurate. Contrary to what we heard earlier, I read the letter as directly contradicting what the governor said in two press conferences namely, he said he didn't…

If this letter is accurate he must resign. He must resign. If he won't resign he must be impeached.

I think the Democrats are going to feel, you go with Benghazi, we'll go with the bridge and we think we'll beat you.

the way he's handled it, and John King made this a standard, remember, two or three days ago, the way his first 24 to 48 hours, he's handled it pretty well.

he's going to ride it out as governor.

it appears to be a two or three or four- week story depending on the investigation.