published a statement con tem demming the sheriff s actions, and a blistering letter saying in part quote that the department actually initiated an investigation of the reporter. it would contra vene well-established constitutional law which bars prosecutors of news reporters for publishing information from confidential official records including leaked videos of matters of public interest. although i would have assumed that someone of your position would know this, and this letter should leave no doubt that any attempt to prosecute her is an abuse of your official position that risks subjecting you and the county to legal liability. the general counsel put the sheriff on notice that he should retain any documents and communications related to this matter. i should also tell you that despite these direct threats she has faced, l.a. times reporter alene continues to do her job and continues to advance this story, today.
about a united nations statement con tem deming the president s remarks. he expressed american values. we represent the american people. who represent american values. our commitment to freedom. our commitment to equal treatment of people the world over. that message has never changed. i don t think anyone doubts the american people s values or the commitment of the american government or the government s agencies to advancing those values and defending those values. and the president s values? the president speaks for himself, chris. joining me now is douglas cramer, former staff secretary and deputy assistant to president obama. can you envoicingision a scenar where someone says the president speaks for himself about american values, excluding this administration? well, thank you, alex, happy to be here. you know, it is something when you re organizing the white house and going through the managerial challenges of running a white house. when i was there as staff secretary,