clinton e-mail investigation in 2016 as part of the republican-led investigation back in the last congress looking into that matter. that's how much he gained prominence internally. then during the mueller proceedings, he had a sharp line of questioning for the special counsel that caught the president's eye and caught others' eyes and right now democrats and republicans are looking at this nomination, some rather skeptically icallyskepta. any concerns about mr. radcliffe? >> no, but i look forward to knowing him. >> reporter: are you concerned about coats not being in that position anymore? >> i'm sure he's looking forward to retirement. >> reporter: i'm gravely concerned when it appears that the president is trying to look for someone who will be a political loyalist rather than that independent voice standing