>> certainly. i believe believe the threat still exists. that's why we're taking steps to prevent it. you wouldn't go through that lengthy process if you weren't. >> the president clarified his comment from monday. does the president stand by his other public comments including interview criticizing theresa may's handling of the brexit negotiations and comments that russia -- that russia controlled germany over the pipeline and other comments in that press conference monday where he cast doubt on the intelligence community assessment in the election. >> the president saw a need to clarify the position.he saw how his comments were interpreted. he looked at the transcript and clarified those comments. >> what about the response to the a rest and indictment of a russian national who is -- who is accused of trying to infiltrate america organizations