exoneration. it's a shame that our country had to go through this. to be honest, it's a shame that your president has had to go through this for before i even got elected, it began. and it began illegally. and hopefully, somebody will look at the other side. this was an illegal takedown that failed and, hopefully, somebody will be looking at the other side. so, it's complete exoneration. no collusion, no obstruction. thank you very much. thank you. >> and then just moments ago, as he returned to the white house, he added this. >> i just want to tell you that america is the greatest place on earth. the greatest place on earth. thank you very much. thanks. >> those were the final words from the president today. cnn's white house correspondent abby philip joins us now.