house, you signed some type of document that is being called an anti-disparagement document, and now that you're giving commentary people are going to say, well, are you allowed to be negative about the president? what do you have to say? >> there is no anti-disparagement document that i signed. prior to joining the administration, there was what i think is a pro forma nondisclosure that prevents you from disclosing secret secure information, national secrets or classified information, private conversations with the president. and something that said that if you were to do a tell-all book, that those proceeds would go to the federal government and not to your own benefit. but before i signed a contract with cnn, my personal lawyer spoke to white house ethics lawyers and confirmed there are no restrictions for me coming on air and giving my unvarnished opinion about the administration. so, you know, chris, we've had this conversation. i look forward to continuing to be a part of your network. >> critical or complimentary, you can say what you want? >> absolutely. >> so you're not bound by any contract. let's see if you still choose to