speak about this. it is important to point out the statement did not say there's nothing to the story, but rather takes a very specific response in describing it. let's talk about the statement. buzz feed's description of specific statements to the special counsel's office and characterization of testimony obtained are not accurate. so, when you see the way mueller responded here, do you get a sense they are not entirely denying the greater story that's being alleged here? >> that's exactly right. it's cryptic, but much less than a whole denial, indeed. it seems like the core of the story, not only not denying, but holds up with the chronology and having had cohen plead to this in the first place. you then ask, why are they doing this cryptic and partial statement? it's so out of character for the