let mueller finish his job. >> let me bring in now nbc's pete williams. that new excerpt that barr will assure senators it's vitally important that mueller finishes his work, does that surprise you based on your reporting of bill barr? >> no. and the justice department has released the preparing opening statement, and what he says is i believe it's in the best interest of everybody that this matter be resolved by allowing the special counsel to complete his work. he says the country needs a credible resolution of these issues. and that he won't let partisan politics, personal interests or any other improper consideration interfere with the investigation. he also says his goal will be to provide as much transparency as he can consistent with the law. i think t a practical matter here. mueller is basically nearing the end of his work, and in the