these comments specifically. we do not recall. that seems absurd on its face, okay? my point to you is why are they silent? why are they seemingly scared of the president? >> many in the republican party are using this to advance a policy that is much more conservative. and president trump is the perfect distraction in terms of the policy positions that they are supporting. i'm not surprised they're saying this. the real issue is that all the people's names who will be on the ballot in november, what's going to happen to them? it's our job to make sure african-americans turn out and vote and display their opinion about what's taking place in this country. >> derrick johnson, appreciate your time. thank you. >> thank you. >> derrick johnson, president