>> why don't we start with a statement from the president, an acknowledgment from the leadership and leadership from the president? why don't we get the guy with the biggest megaphone to say you know what? if anybody interferes in the e lerks, they're in big trouble. he doesn't do it. he doesn't lead on it. it's because he has insecurity about the legitimacy of the former election. >> that's -- >> what's the excuse for the president? >> it would be nice if leadership started at the top. what excuse -- >> he doesn't have to congratulate mr. putin for what he did and play with it in person and embarrass us on the world stage in helsinki. >> that's the appropriate question to be having, but we're not having it because we've spent five months now since the beginning -- >> it's because the right runs away from it. i want to talk about something else. here's the distinction with a difference. i agree with mr. mueller. you didn't find proof of a criminal conspiracy.