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>> i don't remember exactly either but it's something like that. being like yeah you're not tough enough to make the call. another report of this phone call is that trump said, it's not right. you can do this. i'm counting on you to do it. if you don't do it, i picked the wrong man four years ago. you're going to limp out. do you remember anything like? that words like that yes, i can't exactly, i can't, it's tough, yeah. the letter to a biker trump goes on to say, general kellogg also testify regarding remarks at the close of the call. ivanka trump turned to me and said mike pence is a good man. i said, yes he is. here is a passage from bob woodward and -- that the committee seem to be using as a guide in those questions. mike, this is not right, trump said calling from the oval office. mike you can do this. i'm calling on you to do it. if you don't do it i'm picked the wrong man four years ago. you're going to win pal! trump said. his anger was visible to others in the oval office, including his daughter i've anna. she turned to keith kellogg. mike pence is a good man. i know. the books in that scene appear in quotation marks. a general of bob woodward's books has been, that words appear in their participated in the conversation or was president when those words were said. but for the ones that you, you are usually hearing from someone who spoke those words or heard those words. keith kellogg is a cooperating witness of the january six committee. he responded to their subpoena without hesitation. it appears possible, even likely, that keith kellogg was the cooperating witness in bob woodward and's -- book. joining us tonight is a member of the january six committee and he is chair of the house intelligence committee, present senator chef, i don't know if use the conversation with rachel at the beginning of this hour. what's she is investigated in the letter today is the video outtakes of trump's attempts to create a video that would be publicly released on january 6th. and rachel, and i'm asking her question directly, wants to know, do you believe, or have evidence that eggs that video actually exists? and the committee will obtain the video. she recognizes, as we all do, that obtaining documents is one thing to maintain a situation like this, but do you believe that the video is there formerly to -- >> well first of all, i don't know if it's fair if both of you ask me questions on one shell. and we will try not to release too much on a friday. you know that does violates order. i think it likely exists. we don't know for sure. but presumably, things like that would be covered by record keeping requirements. and unless they went and deleted the tapes, they should exist. and certainly, they are within the scope of what we are requesting. so, it is my hope but not expectation that they do exist. and it is certainly my expectation that if they do exist, we will get them. >> requiring another passage from the testimony that we released today, in the letter to ivan called trump this is keith kellogg's testimony to this committee. question, do you think that she ironically trump, would get president trump to a place where he would make a statement to try to stop this. so you think that or ivanka trump could get her father to do something about? it answer to take the course of action. question, he didn't say yes to mark meadows or kayleigh mckenna name or keith kellogg, but he might say yes was not? or answer. yes. and question, and so presumably the first time she went in it wasn't sufficient or she wouldn't have to have gone back at least one more time. i assume. is that correct? answer, well yes. what's testimony do you want from i've uncle trump to add to what you have from keep catalog already? >> itch as you gather from those question and answers, you have multiple people to try to answer to do something about the violence. and it is evident that i've uncle trump would have a big enough influence on her father, that maybe she could do what others feel to do. so we would like to hear from her directly. what's efforts with she -- wet efforts we did she participated in? to get donald trump to say something or do something about police officers who were beaten and gouge while the capital was being ransacked. we also have testimony indicating that she was president during a phone call between the former president and the former vice president on the subject of donald trump trying to get mike pence to avoid his constitutional duty. to certify and count balances to fulfill that mints need serial obligation. we also think that she may have information about whether her father resisted calls to bring in the national guard, and what is the necessity of tamping down allegations if that was the case. so that is who i would like to hear from. and -- >> i just want to remind the audience that they are well aware of, ivanka trump at the time was understood as donald trump's daughter. that is the status that most people see as. but at the time she was a government employee who had taken on north of office, and that oath required her to protect and defend the constitution against all enemies, including domestic enemies who carry that have been in the oval office. so herself that day to adhere to, as she carried out her work. >> that is exactly right. you would hope that in the absence of such an oath, people feel a sense of duty and -- that yes, she was all say a high-level advisor to the former president. she had taken an oath, presumably, and in proposition -- preparation of taking that position. so she would've had an obligation as well. >> so to trump's took an oath, one as the president and one of the adviser to the president. we know right now how all trump feel about testifying under oath. and i think we know as we sit here, i won't speak for you or the committee, of uncut trump is not gonna show up. she is not going to cooperate. will the committee subpoena her? >> we have not made a decision about that. we have been surprised by people we thought would resist who actually came in and did not try to fight our subpoenas or came in voluntarily. we do get surprised. and we hope that in this case that she would be the one to come forward. she clearly has evidence about the attack that day and what the president did and even more important, what the president did not do. so we hope again that she will do her civil duty, but if she does not we will have to figure out what the next steps are. >> in court, subpoenaing witnesses sometimes with their -- while the trial continues, they are still in effect under subpoena so they could be called back. is that the way that these subpoenas work in this -- the fact that kyiv color responded this to -- for private under oath testimony. does that mean that you can call him back under the same subpoena to testify under these televised hearings? >> we can definitely call them back again. i will have to look at the terms of the specific subpoena to see if we need to issue as new subpoena or not. we probably don't need to, i think you are right. that leads to informed witnesses at the end of the testimony and it may be to bring them back because there may be new evidence that comes forward. we won't hesitate to use it when necessary. >> we saw developments in georgia today about donald trump's phone call to the georgia secretary of state. your investigation has referred to that material also. they are also considering in that some way. have you had any communications with the district attorney in fulton county about not overlapping with her investigation in such a way that might be, or creates, problems with your investigation or hers? >> we are certainly very much looking into the situation in georgia. we have heard from witnesses in that subject. i cannot go into communications that we may or may not have with the fulton county district attorney. but i have to say, looking at the headlines that you showed on the screen earlier about her seeking to empanel a special grand jury, the question it raises for me is what's why is there no headline for the u.s. department of justice to look into these allegations? that was an act of potential fraud between the united states and the people of georgia. the united states federal presidential election, and the -- should be waiting for the u.s. congress to be looking into that. i feel like it was a very credible -- based on that phone call that the president was seeking to defraud the people of georgia. so i applaud the fulton county district attorney, but i do have this question of why they don't have any indication of the u.s. department of justice looking into this issue. >> the problem that occurred within the justice department at the time, at the very time just donald trump was trying to interfere in their -- the u.s. attorney quit very suddenly, apparently under pressure from the white house. because he was not doing anything to reverse the election counting in georgia, and they're all seems to be a piece with the justice department having an obvious -- to clean their own house in that situation. >> absolutely, i would add to that the fact there is reporting at very high levels of the justice department about that issue with the u.s. attorney. who had an effort to decapitate the leadership of the justice department. install someone like jeffrey clark who is pushing to have states like georgia delay the appointment of electors, legislative electors, or sent in an alternate slate of electors. there was plenty to look at. it may go beyond the scope or capability of a local county district attorney's office, no matter how capable that district attorney maybe. well, we are in the next segment, is going to be joining the next guest who is a former u.s. attorney who has been on this very subjects. thank you very much for joining us tonight. >> thank you. >> thank you. coming up, atlanta district attorney is looking to convene a special grand jury to subpoena witnesses for a special grand jury to -- asking for 11,780 votes, she says senator -- will be one of those subpoenaed under oath witnesses. that's next. under oath witnesses that's next. ♪ limu emu and doug.♪ and it's easy to customize your insurance at libertymutual.com so you only pay for what you need. isn't that right limu? 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well, he is going to get a grand jury summons now. she sent a judge -- requesting a special grand jury because she has filed, a reasonable probability, that the state and georgia's administration of electors in 2020 for president, that the united states was subject to possible criminal disruptions. district attorney willis told the judge, a significant amount of witnesses and prospective witnesses have refused to cooperate with the investigation absent a subpoena requiring their testimony. secretary of state, raffensperger is an example of a key witness who has refused to cooperate without a subpoena issued by the grand jury. she attach a transcript of the -- to the letter. >> joining me now is michael j. more, former u.s. attorney general to -- for atlanta. and eugene thompson -- and eugene robinson is for the washington post, an msnbc political analyst. give us your reaction to the totality of what we have learned today about this request for a grand jury. and if you will address that issue that i was addressing with jeff, what about a federal investigation, what used to be your judge job in georgia, a federal investigation of the same situation? >> well, i am glad to be with you, thank you for having me back. i was not surprised to see the district attorney asked for the special grand jury. i think she was a little bit late in doing so. really this is the belt and suspenders for her on whether she has enough to prove the case. but they deal about this before, is so much evidence in the case tape that is out there right now. and there is a plethora of public statements made by these potential witnesses in the public record. as you said, there was a new story attached to the letter here. i think she is trying to get some people under oath. i don't think she needs that. it tells me that she may be looking at a broader investigation, is there conspiracy? is there is some type of -- i don't know that she necessarily needs to have that out. a big proponent of the prosecution is to charge somebody with approvable kyrie. and as far as he goes, i'm not particularly surprised, he is in a heated election with a trump loyalist for his job. it appears, or he wants to make it appear, that his participation would make a -- i would like to see some movement from the department of justice on the federal level, i think that there are resources available and a broader picture nationwide when you have multiple states involved in what's seems to be now, the stories coming about about the a coordinated efforts by certain individuals including people on the campaign. that tells me that they are rooting for a federal case. and hopefully we will see those things add a -- on this case going forward. >> eugene robinson, such a fascinating cast here with far any wellness who was sworn in as district attorney on january 1st. the next day. the president of the united states make a phone call to georgia, to atlanta, inward appears to be a criminal phone call. trying to criminally change the vote count in the presidential race. >> yes. and it sounds awfully darn criminal to me. it is, i understand the frustration of those who wonder why it is taking this long. and if the special grand jury needs to compel the testimony or release the tape recording of the criminal act. that is undisputed. it's clear. but, as you said, she is a noose district attorney who has a lot to work on including a backlog of cases that have been ordinary cases caused by the pandemic. we cannot yet know if he's looking at something broader, or she is going to go deeper on raffensperger. i share everyone's -- the u.s. justice department. it is entirely possible that there is a lot going on and things that you do not know about. but it concerns me that a really well connected reporter is getting leaks, and hints, and who lifts of grand jury that could be empaneled and worrying ahead -- potential prosecution is really needed. >> let us listen to what the jury will be listening to if donald trump is charged with a crime in that phone call. in the jury room they will be considering exactly these words. let's listen to this. >> so, look, all i want to do is this. i just want to find 11,780 votes is which is one more than we have. have. >> assistant district attorney, stressing to this portion of what he said. all i want to do is this. and all he wants to do is to magically create those numbers. he doesn't say, this is what i want to do. i want you to go back in and conduct a very fair recount. and when you conduct that very very count, the following results occurs. no, all i want you to do, is give me that number. >> the proof in this case is the intent. was there criminal intent? and i think that is the perry mason moment. if he says no, all i really want to do is for you to find me enough votes that i win. that is not anything other than criminal intent. in my view, i doubt a grand jury will look at it differently. the, a special grand jury cannot and itself hand out an indictment. can hand out a subpoena, file testimony, that sort of thing. i just can't imagine how you could decide that there is not something wrong with that. >> michael j. more, quickly, before we go. if the case is as simple as i believe it is. could it be that phony willis sees that, sees the simplicity of that, sees the smoking gun, and with these subpoenas are about, locking in, whatever helpful under oath testimony that she can. but she is basically ready to go. this is the final stage. it's not a possibility? >> it is a possibility. you don't have to have this possibly fully put together to go to a grand jury. to seek an indictment. just the probable cause of the crime has been committed. when i was she would do, is bring the regular case to regular jury and play the tape, see if they will indict the former president. you don't need testimony from roethlisberger. he wrote a book about all this. just impeach him with his book. that's all you've got to have. it looks to me like she is just trying to broaden it out. trying to button it up. maybe she wants to get to some other people that she thinks might be in the political mix. but she is enough to rifle shot this thing. lineup the former president right behind a bank swab or, cardiac, or indict him like you would anyone else. crimes in the city of atlanta and fulton county. and that to me would be one way to separate and get on with the case. >> former georgia federal prosecutor robert j. more, and eugene robinson, thank you very much for joining, us appreciate it. thank you. congresswoman katie porter joins us next. we'll be right back. porter joins us next. we'll be right back. ♪ when you have nausea, ♪ ♪ heartburn, ingestion, upset stomach... ♪ ♪ diarrheaaaa.♪ try pepto bismol with a powerful coating action. for fast and soothing relief. pepto bismol for fast relief when you need it most. manhood looks different from guy to guy. but when yours bends in a different direction, you might feel bothered 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>> i see the president as you alluded to. who came into office determined to amp up the employment of federal judges. and what you cited is a good indication as you got. when i would point out though is that john kennedy did when judges were confirmed routinely with unanimous consent motions. biden has had a pretty vigorous opposition from the republican senate. almost all of his appointees have been approved on very narrow margins. and it has taken 3 to 4 months to get them confirmed. go back to ronald reagan, judge confirmed a month or so. so the ball game has changed in a fundamental way. and i think you have to hand it to the biden administration for getting it out quite quickly. and getting judges in office. i have to say also, and i'm not the first one to mention this. these judges are remarkable in their adversity. he has appointed, of those 42 that you mentioned, only two of them are white males. and that is not the most important criteria. but it indicates, to broaden the face of the judiciary. something that president carter started. he has taken it to new heights. he is also appointed about a third of his appointment, some experience of public defenders. and that is a big increase over his present assessors as well. so, it is a very interesting story. a very important story. as you said, it tends to get under reported. with the intention of the supreme court. in many ways, the action is really in the district courts and courts of appeals. >> how would you describe to voters, the lasting impact of federal judicial appointments. >> you gave the example. as president, judges are serving long after the presidents are out of office. on the federal courts now. not a majority. active judges are all -- next as president obama. because these judges have tenure for wildlife. they can discern 20, 25 years. i don't know what more you can say than that. of course, the federal courts, although they're dwarfed by the state courts, they punch about their way. they have the most important economic cases. following the federal courts protection of civil rights. economic regulations. so state courts are the workhorses of the system. but the federal courts have a very important niche. >> russell wheeler, thank you very much for joining us tonight on this important subject that you know so well, we really appreciate it. tonight's last word is next. tonight's last word is next. realtor.com's draw a map feature helped us find what we wanted, where we wanted. so we could finally buy our first "big boi house." big boi house. big boi foyer! big boi marble. big boi quartz. word? 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