option we could consider. >> cnn justice reporter lauren jared is live for us at the justice department. how significant as you listen to this today, how significant was his statement? >> i think it was a moment of great significance not just for the legacy and history of this important investigation into russian interference into our election in 2016, but also because it may be the last time we actually hear from the special counsel robert mueller especially if he has his way. and while he sort of closely hued to the findings in his report, i think what he chose to highlight today speaks volumes especially after having for so long others characterizing his work. and one of the issues that he really honed in on is this issue of the justice department's long standing guidance on not indicting a sitting president. he explained this in the report. even more sharply today explaining the weight and significance of it and how much