for president trump for this call? >> the staff did commit yes. >> per usual custom, where these talking points based on the official united states policy objectives? >> they wear. >> since there has been a little bit of dispute about what that means, can you explain how official u.s. policy is determined through the inner agency process? >> we operate under what is known as national security presidential memorandum four. it's on the internet. it lays out how the president wants to be provided options for his decision. >> and there is an extensive process to finalize any policy? is that right? >> sometimes. >> mr. morrison, you listens to this call on the 25th? >> i did.