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Steny hoyer 600 miles im in to talking about that. nancy pelosi isnt. lindsey graham says thats hurting the democratic party. but is it or not? >> well, sure its hurting the democratic party. to be perfectly honest, you know, nancy pelosi is so far out in left field, you cant even see her. and just to tell it like it is. you know, there are so many of these elites so-called that absolutely are driving the democratic party and good, solid democrats and everything, conservative, solid democrats, y...

A question thats been echoed over the past 48 hours, what is rudy giuliani up to? is the presidents lawyer in cleanup mode or is he intentionally trying to create all kinds of confusion? among the bizarre new comments, what giuliani fears could end up on his grave stone? also, quote, this is the worst bleeping job ive ever had. thats just one of several anecdotes in his new book who describes an absolutely out of control staff inside the trump white house. youre watching cnn. im brooke baldwin...

>> it is completely inappropriate by the president, all too often the president acted like he is in fifth grade. to have someone with that kind of character running the country is an enormous problem at every level. >> reporter: policy spokesperson taking shots at the president thing during the trump shutdown, congressional delegation led by representative selden. the republicans also express and frustration, lindsey graham tweeting he thinks the move to call off the trip was inappropriate. also...

Whatever russia does, china, north korea, we are still safe because our military, our nuclear deterrent, and the ability we have to effectively shoot down some of the smaller range missiles -- the intermediate and possibly some of the short-range missiles -- we can do some of that. it increases our deterrent. the overall defense system and our deterrent is whats going to keep us safe. it thats why its important for us to keep talking to people. >> harris: a real quick yes or no -- do we have mis...

You have made some hard line statements about this issue, criminal sentencing in the past. and many of us believe on a bipartisan basis we have to look at this anew and not repeat these mistakes again. i would like to hear your assurance that you are -- you have learned that there is a better way, could be a more effective way and you will help us implement the first step act and design the second step. >> absolutely, senator. from my perspective, the penalties on crack were put into place initi...

Obligation to ensure the justice department and in particular the fbi respond to congressional inquiries and to do it in a timely manner? >> absolutely, senator. >> do you understand that this obligation applies regardless of whether youre a member of congress or a committee chairman? >> yes, senator. you and senat you were here 27 years ago when i was first confirmed. i think you will recall that we were able to establish very cooperative and productive relationships with all the members and tr...

Thats how important they are. i hope you have a favorable view toward the opportunity to listen to whistle-blowers, protect them from retaliation and promote a culture that values important contribution from those patriotic people. >> absolutely, senator. >> and now to the foreign agents registration act. i hope you understand theres been very few prosecutions under the foreign agents registration act since 1938. so that lacks enforcement is getting obviously even since the mueller investigation...

On december the 10th, the justice department -- im repeating here. the question is, do you understand that if you are confirmed, you have an obligation to insure the justice department and particularly the fbi as a problem respond to congressional inquiry and to do it in a timely matter? >> absolutely, senator. >> do you understand this obligation applies regardless of whether you are a member of congress or a committee chairman. >> yes, senator, i do. you and senator lahey, i think, are the onl...

Now i know in retrospect. youve made hardline statements about this issue, criminal sentencing in the past. many of us believe on a bipartisan basis weve got to look at this anew and not repeat these mistakes again. so i would like to hear your assurance that you are -- have learned, as i have, that theres a better way. could be a more effective way and as attorney general youll help us implement the first step and design the second step. >> absolutely, senator. from my perspective, the very dra...

To ensure the justice department and particularly the fbi is a problem, respond to congressional inquiries and to do it in a timely manner? >> absolutely, senator. >> do you understand that this obligation applies regardless of whether youre a member of congress or a committee chairman? >> yes, senator. you know, you and senator leahy, i think are the only members here 27 years ago when i was confirmed, but i think you will recall that we were able to establish very cooperative and productive re...