Its the same reason he cancelled yesterdays meeting with highlights magazine. [ laughter ] president obama today awarded 21 people with the president ial medal of freedom. Said obama, youre free quick, go before he sees you. [ light laughter ] donald trump has begun outlining the first issues he plans to tackle while in office including a 1 trillion plan to improve airports, bridges and roads. Roads, where were going, we wont need roads. Donald trump said this afternoon that he was surprised one of his top picks for secretary of defense is not in favor of waterboarding. Man, you think you know somebody and then they turn out to be a decent human being. [ light laughter ] when asked this afternoon if he reads the New York Times donald trump told reporters, quote, i do read it. Unfortunately. Id live about 20 years longer if i didnt. Got your paper, sir Hillary Clinton was spotted over the weekend shopping at a local rhode island bookstore while Donald Trumpstill prefers borders. [ appla