continuing his physicals in the future will you also continue the cognitive testing? >> do you believe he's fit for duty? >> i found no reason whatsoever to think the president has any issues whatsoever with this thought process. neil: do you know what i don't think i've ever seen that, secretary. i mean questioning a president's mental capability? or a white house physician tak ing so long to answer any and all questions. what did you think? >> well i think it's really a reflection on what's going on in washington. it's really a shame. everything is becoming political and when it comes to being a doctor and evaluating a person's health or taking care of veterans these shouldn't be political issues. neil: you meet with the president. what do you think? >> of course yeah i know dr. jackson i'm with the president all the time. president is sharp. these issues rea are not about substan issues right now. these are tning into political gains and it's a shame to see that. we have a country to run. we have serious business to do.