just read the papers. we have a crisis at the border of drug, of human beings being trafficked all over the world. they are coming through. and we have an absolute crisis. and of criminals and gang members coming through. it is national security. it is a national emergency. >> reporter: the president didn't really answer if he had a specific deadline or something that he specifically had to see during these talks that would trigger that drastic option, ultimately saying we have to wait and see. the president also making waves with a bit of news about the actual material that the barrier will be made out of. the president moving from the concrete wall that he demanded just a few days ago on twitter, now saying that he believes the barrier should be made out of steel because it would boost american business, not cause any obstructions and potentially be stronger than a concrete barrier. the president also saying that it is partly because democrats don't like concrete. dave and christine. >> being ookay.