war. enhanced terror techniques and defense of controversial nsa spy tactics. paul has suggested in a number of places, including an op-ed on foxnews.com that he will do whatever he can,. eboni, to try to stop this nomination. eboni? eboni: thank you, leland? leland: former deputy assistant to president george w. bush with us now. the favorite words or phrases here in washington by reporters is this is not normal. which oddly enough is exactly what president trump promised us. >> no doubt. he is unorthodox. he is unconventional. i like to focus on the performance than the process. no one likes to see how sausage is being made but we love sausage. the president has had great accomplishment this year. has he had turnover, record turnover for the white house? of course he has. three principles remain in serving a president. you serve at the pleasure of the president. it's an opportunity, not a career. and, you know, know when to leave. that's been true in every white house.