clear solution. >> i have no patience for countries that try to treat gays or lesbians or transgendered persons in ways that intimidate them or are harmful to them. it makes for some uncomfortable press conferences sometimes. but one of the things that i think is very important for me to speak out on is making sure that people are treated fairly and justly. >> yesterday the white house announced that an upcoming summit between president obama and russian president vladimir putin was canceled because of disagreement on a number of areas. but i want to talk now about the olympics and the gay rights issue. richard was an adviser to president clinton on a number of important issues including gay rights. he's here to talk about the olympics. so great to have you. i want to talk about what russian officials are now saying. some are seeming to walk back some of their comments on what this ban means. let me read you a quote here.