most importantly, he would argue, technically i'm a private citizen, but i was acting in the capacity of a government official. that was my intent and intent is vital in this case. it passed a ministrations have done the same thing. by the way, the logan act is nothing but an obscure jeopardy question. it's kind of a political slap in the federalist against jefferson. not a single person has been prosecuted under the logan act. primarily because everyone recognizes it is patently unconstitutional. >> jon: the president said he wants the justice department to look into these leaks. first of all, is that the best route to take and a second, will they find anything? >> he can't direct the general to do anything, it's just a referral. >> jon: he cannot? >> no, he cannot make the