about. so he got out there and did that which means, he does know the nfl distracted from the opportunity of him to lead out in front early on on the puerto rico issue. to your point, he didn't step away at all from his criticism. and you can see how firmly he believes in the position he is holding on this nfl issue. he didn't shy away from saying that, or equivocating in any way. he is clearly on one side of this issue. and he reaasserted that he thinks the nfl should put a rule in place that prevents people. >> heroes of our military, badly wounded and said how could you do this? this is so disrespectful. the president's words. pam oliver, your senior correspondent for fox sports. you've been in the thick of. this you've been talking to