the president is the only person in the united states that is, according to the justice department, precluded from being indicted. so this is very important, very significant and it demonstrates in my view that on january 21st after the election, if he does not run successfully, they will empanel a grand jury in new york. >> we do know that robert mueller is about to testify on capitol hill in less than a week from now. do you expect the details of this will be brought up during that hearing or should they? >> absolutely. not only should they, they absolutely will. this shows direct context and meaning into his statement. if he could exonerate the president, that he would so state. he cannot do so. prosecutors don't walk around handing out certificates of exoneration, we have to be a little careful with that statement. it further shows the clarity and focus with respect to his personal involvement with respect to this campaign finance violation, which is a felony and