what do you say to critics who say you and your team seem to be dragging out negotiations in order to energize the gop base. >> you could argue either way about the political effect, trying to be like comey and figure out the political implications of an investigation. you could also say it might energize the other base because they are so intent -- some have come out for impeachment before the investigation. be that as it may, the most important thing is that we shouldn't be carrying on this investigation any longer than we have to. it can get done by early september. they have all of the information they need to write a report and either raise questions, do whatever they want to do. the ultimate decision-making will be rosenstein, not mueller. >> you're still arguing about the interview and whether or not there should be -- that mueller can even ask about any of the dealings with comey. >> well, i mean, i should be