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And one of the reasons hes wrestled with this back and forth in large part is because this is not an easy one. and certainly something where he wants to be able to make a decision with compassion, but at the same time, you cant allow emotion to govern. this has to be something where the law is put in place and its something he would support if congress puts it before him. >> would he support it if it came with -- >> responsible immigration reform. we cant just have one tweak to tim the immigrati...

>> the answers ive given, the president has been. and i think part of the reason this is complicated and one of the reasons hes wrestled with this back and forth in large part is because this is not an easy one. and certainly, something where he wants to be able to make a decision with compassion. but at the same time, you cant allow emotion to govern, and this has to be something where the law is put in place, its something he would support if congress puts it before him. >> im just trying to -...

Core principles, the primary pillars that we want to see in tax reform. its congresss job to legislation. we want to work through that process and allow them to do their jobs. were going to do our jobs and lead the conversation, set the table, set the priorities and let them do their job and legislate, get it passed so the president can sign it. john decker. >> when will we see the blueprint? >> weve been laying out a lot of the principles. well continue to add to that. john? >> this push for ta...

His remarks or actions? >> i can tell you that again, and i wi and i will echo the presidents comments and feelings, he condemns this in the strongest form pogt. we will continue to do that and look for ways to bring america together. john decker? >> the president took to twit tore criticize senator bob corker and just the past month, he criticized a number of republican senators. he criticized leader mcconnell, senator john mccain, senator flake, senator graham. . what is the end game for the p...

Things there is always more that you can do and it doesnt just happen in the administration, but i think it happens with the american people. i think the president called on america to come together to ignite his comments through the the course of the peek and i think that is something that we should all step up and be willing to do. john? >> sorry, were really tight on time. im going to try to get to others. >> who are the very fine people protesting with the neo-nazis -- >> john, were super ti...

Continuing to make sure that we have the best health care we can, and if we can do that in that direction, i think thats great. if we cant, we need to look for other ways that we can make solutions. john decker. >> thanks a lot, sarah. hurricane harvey it appears to be bearing down on the southern part of the u.s., specifically texas seems to be in its cross hairs. there is no replacement yet for general kelly at the democratic of homeland security. first question, does the president plan to nam...

They failed to repeal and replace. at the same time, president trump has worked with leader mcconnell to reach out to other members and work on the shared goals. well do that when the senate comes be a from recess. >> will the president sign any budget bill that does not include funding for the wall? >> the president has talked pretty extensively about this. he campaigned on the wall. he won on talking about building the wall. hes going to make sure that that gets done and he will fight for that...

Take trans-gender individuals, most of them in the military now and discharge them from the military. shep? >> shepard: john, thank you. coming up next, ill speak with a reporter about the presidents fights with leaders in his own party and what he needs to do to make his agenda a reality. s that coming up on the fund. a couple hours ago we got word that harvey is a hurricane and would you look at these predictions? its now expected to be the first major hurricane, category three or more, to hit...

About my different types of back-to-back speeches. well, there was afghanistan, somber. the big rally, dynamic and fun and the "american legion," the v.a., respectful and strong. too bad the dems have no one that can change tones. chief white house correspondent, john roberts is live at the white house. hi, john. >> shep, good afternoon. all i can tell you it will be very interesting when congress comes back to capitol hill. the president laying down markers on what he expects. sarah huckabee sa...

Trans-gender service in the military, how close is the white house to sending guidance to the pentagon on that and the policy itse itself, how much will be given to the pentagon on implementing that? >> when we have an announcement, well answer the questions at that time. john? >> thank you, sarah. two questions, please. first, the beginning of may, with great fanfare, the president signed a religious orders. and the head of the beckett font, the group that fights for religious equity in court c...