someone that every member of that agency respect because they know their law enforcement, they know they're not going to cave to political whims, and they know that they're talented in doing the law enforcement job. >> we've been hearing a similar line from many of your colleagues, senator. thanks so much for joining us. >> you're very welcome. thanks, wolf. >> we're going to continue to get more reaction to the breaking news. democratic congresswoman kathleen rice of new york is standing by. she is a member of the homeland security committee, also a former federal prosecutor. ♪ "the situation room with wolf blitzer" is brought to you by -- guy? i hired some help. he really knows his wine. this is the new guy? hello, my name is watson. you know wine, huh? i know that you should check vineyard block 12. block 12? my analysis of satellite imagery shows it