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And secretary of defense noted very clearly on the record that they were engaged in an effort to spread information about trump officials that had come up in intelligence. thats not -- that is several networks. forecasts made that proclamation about what was going on during the obama administration regarding the trump team. that is something they made very clear on the record. john? >> a couple things, sean. first of all, in the freedom caucus, in response to the presidents tweet to congressman ...

The priorities of the government. john decker? >> thanks a localit, sean. i wanted to ask about some news the president put out on twitter. he seems to be picking a fight with the freedom caucus. the freedom caucus, as you know, has 30 members. does the president understand how important this caucus is, this coalition is, in terms of enhancing a replacement bill for the affordable health care act and passing the rest of his legislative agenda? >> of course he understands the goal of all legislat...

Chairman has said publicly, and my understanding from his public comments are that there are certain systems that he doesnt have access to. that was his explanation, and im going to -- i think you should follow up with him on that. >> did the white house ever search for the same documents the chairman searched for? >> i dont know what he found, so it would be hard to make an assessment of what he was briefed on and what we know. thats a really hard question to answer at this point. >> is it poss...

17, 18 days into this process. i think the presidents made very clear, its not over. there are people coming to the table. but hes going to listen to all good ideas to figure out what it takes to get to 218. well see where we go from there. john? >> question on the health care bill would have revealed the obamacare taxes. >> thats par and parcel of that discussion. how we look at the tax and some of the phase one stuff, but were not ready to announce anything right now. john decker? >> as far as...

Here in the country and also provide tax relief for middle class americans. were not there yet. >> will it be a trump plan? will bit the presidents plan? >> obviously, were driving the train on this. were gonna work with congress on this. the president, as youve heard through multiple time, the president will be very clear. this is something he feels passion itself about. well have more on that later. john? >> the documents the white house saw here. the executive branch documents. in the early d...

Economy to provide jobs and also provide tax relief for middle class americans. were not there yet. >> it will be the presidents plan? >> obviously were driving the train on this. were going to work with congress on this, but i think the president, as youve heard through multiple times, the president has been very clear this is a huge priority for him, something he feels very passionately about, so well have more on that later. john? >> the docents -- the intelligence committee chairman coming t...

A lot to to look for in terms o jamming it down. its not over, there are people coming to the table, but hes going to listen to all kinds of ideas to see what it takes to get to 218. well take it from there. >> the tax question, the health care bill would have repealed the obamacare taxes? >> i think thats part and parcel of the question, how we look at both the taxes and the phase 1 stuff, but were not ready to answer that now. >> as far as john decker offering to meet with chairman burr and th...

Executive order in the courts. the department is exploring all available options to vigorously defend this executive order. we intend to appeal the flawed rulings. the department of justice is determining the legal strategy and timing. we expect action to be taken soon to repeal the action in the fourth circuit. the danger is real and the law is clear. the president was elected to change our broken immigration system and he will continue to exercise his constitutional authority and presidential ...

Authority in seeking to defend our nations security. the department is exploring all available options to vigorously defend this executive order. we intend to appeal the flawed rulings. currently the department of justice is determining the timing, expect action time soon to seek clarification of the order prior to appeal in the ninth circuit. the danger is real and the law is clear. he will continue to exercise his constitutional authority and presidential responsibility to protect our nation. ...

Defend this executive order. we intend to appeal the flawed rulings. the department of justice is looking at the timing. we take action soon to appeal in fourth circuit and ask for clarification in the ninth circuit. the danger is real and law is clear. the president was ee electriced to change our broken immigration system and he will continue to exercise his constitutional authority and presidential responsibility to protect our nation. just before i get to your questions and then before -- il...