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Comment then calling around to aides tonight, they were reluctant on why the president might have said this because they said it wasnt something that had been discussed internally and it seemed like a one off remark and the president didnt seem to add too much s substance to that before he came to this summit today. so its difficult to make too much of it without a sort of any background discussion in the white house and the president did seem like he was talking out of both sides of his mouth s...

This now. if in fact it occurred the way the inspector general says it took place, which mr. mccabe i understand disputes, but insofar as he, a, authorized members of the fbi to speak to the "wall street journal," then, b, if he were untruthful about it under oath for which of those does he face more exposure? >> its the alleged false statement. as you know, there is a great deal of background discussion that occurs with reporters from the fbi and the doj. it is always the misrepresentation. kee...

A criminal referral. michael flynn was indicted for making a false statement to investigators. now its true that they were looking at him for other crimes as well. but there will be some that will argue why would you indict michael flynn, but an fbi -- a deputy fbi director is just worried about his pension, not prison? >> so which is the greater infraction? i think youre getting to this now. if in fact it occurred the way the inspector general says it took place which mr. mccabe i understand di...

Know he has the "new york times" on speed dial, most of his base listens to this. he frequently speaks to the mainstream media and checks in and wants to do a background discussion with them. this is the routine thing and it makes the base happy. he is never going to give it up. >> it is his routine thing and its unfortunate that we have become accustomed to him saying things like fake news. but we shouldnt. the first time after he was elected he continued with that and thinking what are dictato...

Classified briefings, not a member of the intelligence committee, so not able to give you any comment at this time. >> margaret youve heard that. as republican consultant -- first is this bad? >> optically its terrible. what is interesting, story is just breaking so to be really generous and as republican i like jeff sessions and glad to have him in the office but its really strange and troubling that two senior administration officials have had proven contacts with senior russian officials and ...