on its face nothing inappropriate about it but it has raised questions because it is unusual. i m somewhat releevd by the fact that i understand the white house counsel was present in the meetings which is important for the white house counsel to make sure the president understand what is appropriate and what is not appropriate in these discussions. i might also add that, you know, i know ed mcnally, one of the people mentioned in the story, ed used to work for me when i worked in the white house, and i have total confidence in ed s integrity. the question here is whether or not by these meetings, has the president created a situation where the impartiality of these two men is somehow eninn doubt to the extent that there is an investigation that must be undertaken and a prosecution must be undertaken in new york city. what do you think? even if with the best intentions, do you think that these candidates are now tainted? i think that it certainly the test at the department of jus