and in this case, it is hard to reach any conclusion other than the decision to reverse opr's decision was itself motivated at least largely by politics. >> all right, joining us now to talk about this josh candle, special agent who worked for james comey and phil mott is now a cnn counterterror analyst. you both have a lot to say, gentlemen. if i can, in ten seconds or less, each of you, do you think this was the right decision, phil mud first. >> absolutely right decision. look, it's a unique circumstance. the deputy director looked at it and i suspect he did what most former fbi officials would have suggested fire him. >> pains me to agree with phil. it is signaling to the troops. look, everyone is held to the same standard whether you're rank and file or senior leader. >> you can't ignore the pr aspect. the president jumped on it right away, none of that is