It might be odd to say, but I'm not sure I'd prefer him to be here, given some of what's happened since I've arrived.

[ It's a strange feeling as a parent; wanting to lay his eyes on his son again to be sure he's safe, yet not wanting him to be in a place that's...not

I've seen some of that, and I imagine I'll see more of it in my time here. Whatever our purpose, it's evident that the more allies we have amongst ourselves, the better.