For those kind words. We go way back. Im always worried when doug introduces me. He knows an awful lot of stuff he could say. But he always kind of he is on his way to the Supreme Court to i guess a woman we know, great lawyers, going to argue the dna case, and its something we probably ought to win 90. Dont you think . So dont blow it. [laughter] ninezip, you know. Now, as some of you know, as doug said, we worked noth the u. S. Attorneys office, but the notion i was his boss is a complete joke. But its always a privilege to be with him today, and its a privilege actually to be included in this important annual meeting. Id particularly like to welcome this organizations newest members. 11 state attorneys general who are participating for the first time and id like to recognize and thank all the good friends and colleagues here today. Thank you for lending your time, you diverse perspectives and your talent to this associations critical work. Over the past four years ive been fortunate
The president handled domestic matters tweeting about congressional investigations and the looming threat of impeachment both of which tee up questions that will be waiting when the president arrives back at home. The president is en route back to the United States following his trip through japan. Im joined now by christen welker in japan. What was the tone of this meeting . This has been a remarkable few days here in japan. He does have a few more events before he departs on tuesday. But, look, this was a trip that was really focused on the personal diplomacy between President Trump and Prime Minister abe, the two played a round of golf, they attended a sumo wrestling match. They had a dinner overnight. But there were a number of contradictions on this trip with President Trump tweeting and taunting effectively throughout the duration. It was remarkable, we attended a press conference overnight which were President Trump broke with the japanese Prime Minister, broke with his own Nati