general mcmaster. scott? >> reporter: on russia. it is on the subject general mcmasters is hawkish. and i am curious what is the difference in tone or tenure or strategy to expect working together. >> press secretary spicer: as i mentioned a couple of times, there is widespread praise for general mcmaster in his understanding of national security and foreign matter and a great asat the time to the president's security team. the president is a decider whether it is russia or go other matter. if he can make a deal with russia, i think he will do it. if he can't he won't. he will try and his success as a businessman and negotiator is seen as a positive sign.