Transcripts For CNNW CNN Newsroom With Brooke Baldwin 201609

Transcripts For CNNW CNN Newsroom With Brooke Baldwin 20160906

Toward danger. I worked to make our country safer and to rebuild new york and the pentagon. But i always, always was determined to do anything i could to bring bin laden to justice. [ cheers and applause ] and thanks to the very patient painstaking work of the american intelligence community, finally when i was secretary of state, we were given the opportunity to evaluate the best evidence we had seen in a long time. And i was honored to be part of that small group in the situation room advising president obama as we went over the evidence over and over and over again, trying to decide was it credible enough, Strong Enough to take action. And if we did, what kind of action. Would it be a missile strike . Would it be a bombing . Would it be an attack by special forces . And when it came time to go around the table, these were all extremely experienced, thoughtful experts. We all gave our opinions. I was one who said i thought it was worth the risk. You go girl [ cheers and applause ] and i was in that small situation room on that day. You all know the story. Some of you read the book. Some of you have seen the movies. But there is one thing i want to tell you. Because it demonstrates again what our values are as americ s americans. Remember, donald trump has said he would order american troops to torture. He would order american troops to murder Family Members of terrorists. Thats what he has said. Heedless of the consequences that that would lead to in terms of putting americans all over the world at even greater risk. But heres what happened that night in pakistan. This is not an often told part of the story. So i want to tell you, particularly the young people here, particularly active duty and military veterans like mary. If you saw any of the reenactment, you know that one of the helicopters clipped its tail as it was going in to the courtyard on the wall. It disabled that helicopter. Now thankfully, every contingency had been thought through. So we were prepared for that. The military was prepared. They could get another helicopter there to take out the s. E. A. L. S who were going to have to blow up the disabled helicopter. After rushing in to the compound, taking out the two body guards, taking out bin lad ladens adult son, taking out bin laden, they knew they had to get out of there. At any time there could have been Pakistani Military wondering whats going on . Somethings happening. This was a military garrison town. So time was really precious. But heres what the s. E. A. L. S did. Before they blew that helicopter up, they took out all the women and children. Family members of terrorists, including the worst terrorist of all. They took them out of the compound, around the back to safety before they blew that helicopter up. That, donald trump, is what american honor looks like. [ cheers and applause ] i want to mention just three other threats. One threat here right at home. The epidemic of gun violence. We have got to have comprehensive background checks. Close the gun show loophole. Close the online loophole. And the ability of people on the terrorist watch list buying a gun in america. This agenda ive just briefly outlined is supported by a vast majority of americans and a vast majority of american gun owners. And it is time we all said in one voice hey, we can respect the second amendment, we can respect the right to own arms, but we dont want people who shouldnt have guns in the first place killing anybody else ever again. [ cheers and applause ] another threat to our country is climate change. 2015 was the hottest year on record. And the science is clear. Its real, its wreaking havoc on communities across america. Last weeks hurricane was another reminder of the devastation that extreme weather can cause. And i send my thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by hermine. But this is not the last one thats going to hit florida. Given whats happening in the climate. Nobody knows that better than folks right here in tampa and in the broader region. Sea levels have been rising here about an inch per decade since the 1950s. At the rate we are going, by 2030 which is no the that far away 70 billion of Coastal Property in this state will be flooding at high tide. And whenever our infrastructure is threatened, so, too, is our homeland security. The next president will have to work with communities like tampas to prepare for future storms. When im in the Oval Office Im going to work with local leaders to make Smart Investments in infrastructure to help protect regions from flooding and other effects of climate change. Im going to continue to work on the international and National Level to try to turn the clock back to stabilize and reduce emissions even more, to try to gain more time. But were going to have to begin working immediately on mitigation and resilience and prevention as well. What about donald trump . Well, he doesnt even believe in climate change. By the chinese. Hoax, invented and he says, you cant get hurt with extreme weather. Now this is the same guy who at one of his golf courses in some coastal place has demanded that a seawall be built to protect his golf course from rising tides. So its all fine if it affects donald, but if it affects the rest of humanity, he couldnt care less. If it affects people who lose their homes or their businesses that took a lifetime to build, doesnt matter to him. When it comes to protecting our country against natural disasters and the threat of climate change, once again, donald trump is totally unfit. You have been listening to Hillary Clinton here. Man, this is so on. As if you havent been paying attention to this president ial election, first listening to donald trump in the town hall atmosphere, talking National Security, pivoting between myriad issues, all of us are paying very close attention. And Hillary Clinton as well here in florida. Let me bring in two choices. Matt schlapp, former political director for george w. Bush and mark preston, hilary rosen, a clinton supporter and democratic strategist. Mark, to you first. So fascinating watching yesterday and labor day. Now we are sort of over the holiday hump, full sprint to november 8th. Talk to me just a little bit about the political atmosphere of these two rallies happening in key states at the very same time and the poll out today. No doubt, brooke. Look, we are looking in the Rearview Mirror of labor day. We have 6 60odd days left unti the election. This is going to get very ugly. This is going to get very nasty and they are going to be talking really about a few key issues. The economy, as well as terrorism and Foreign Policy. As you noted just now we had these dueling rallies where theyre discussing it. Well see tim kaine talking about it in another state, potentially a battleground state of North Carolina today. These are issues on the peoples mind. For all of those viewers who havent been clued in, they will now be clued in. Imagine the entire nation will now be tuned in to the next 60 days of this president ial race. Well listen to tim kaine next hour talking National Security. Matt, my question for you, as we have been listening to donald trump, well be listening for tim kaine. National security sort of the theme thats pervasive on this day after labor day. When you look at the polls, Hillary Clinton has an edge when it comes to Foreign Policy. Donald trump has an edge when it comes to terrorism. What are you listening most for . What do you think would put a voter over the edge . I think the question of security is right on. I think it is our Economic Security and what we see that america somehow lost its leadership in the worldwide economy. I think it is this question of National Security. Do americans feel safe and secure in their communities and in their homes. I think the answer to both those questions is answered by the right track wrong track question. Where upwards to 66 or so of americans, which is a lot of democrats included, feel like this that igs is this nation is wrong track, we are not heading in the right direction. Weve somehow lost itself. When so much of the american electorate believes that we are on the wrong track, i believe it really benefits the outsider. That benefits donald trump. Benefits donald trump talking to congressman rogers a second ago. Also you look at the atmosphere surrounded by veterans being asked questions by a close friend, advisor, retired army general mike flynn. Hilary rosen, we will certainly be listening for tim kaine sort of slamming donald trump, just looking at an excerpt. Hes going to basically point out that donald trump over the years has been all over the place on iraq, on russia, on libya. Give me a preview. Well, he has been all over the place. The problem is though he doesnt admit it. So then people really dont know what hes thinking, like hes doing all week on immigration, back and forth, back and forth. Hes done that on the iraq war. Hes done that on syria. Hes done that on troops in afghanistan. Hes done that on isis. And so i think what youre going to hear tim kaine say is which is the real donald trump . Does he have a real Foreign Policy . And importantly, that Hillary Clinton does have one. Im not really sure what world matts living in, but the United States Global Economic position is actually quite strong. The dollar is high against the euro, it is high against the yen. The Global Economy is really depending on the United States right now in so many ways. And so what we have to do is make our domestic economy stronger. Hillary clinton is talking about that. In the last hour i heard donald trump just basically complain. I heard Hillary Clinton offer solutions on climate change, on jobs, be on security. So i think that this next 60 days are going to be really important, but i think whats going to be important is can donald trump do more than complain and will people give Hillary Clintons policy a. The dollar is strong against other countries. Which is not good for us where we need help is in the domestic economy. So that is important and you can say it is not good for us but it is your candidate who thinks that trade is irrelevant to the Global Economy. Thats not true. Thats not true. We have to have a stronger domestic economy. We have to have a stronger Global Economy. So i dont see any scenario where donald trump has offered actual policy. What you see is a lot of complaining. Thats not what the American People want to hear, complaining. I think what the American People see is i dont think they are as partisan as you or i are. I think they simply want to have a job that they can believe in and know their wages will increase over time and they have the money to pay for what they need to get done for their kids and their lives. I think it is kind of heartless to act like, no, everythings fine. The fact is the American Economy is weak and the american electorate in poll after poll says that. It is the number one issue. After seven and half years of obama policies, you had your shot. It didnt work for people. Voters are willing to try so much change that theyre willing to take a bet on someone whos never been involved in politics before. That must make hillary feel really bad the fact that shes been in for so long and this outsider is leading her in the cnn poll. Hang on. I heard donald trump say hes winning. Lets be precise. Theyre basically neck and neck within the margin of error which is significant and it is something that trump has been talking about. Its huge mark preston, i dont want to feel like im ignoring you. Quickly on immigration, because weve heard so many different iterations of thoughts on immigration from trump. Surrogates are saying its been crystal clear. Do you think he is being intentionally murky . Is that a smart strategy here playing to both sides . I dont necessarily think it is intentional but it is certainly confusing when he says one thing one day and says something the next day. Then of course his campaign and his surrogates say hes been very clear about it. He hasnt been very clear about it. What i would say sta his newest position, his latest position, theyed that he would not he would be open to the idea of allowing some of these undocumented workers to stay here in the United States is going to be more accepting to a broad part of the Republican Base as well as independent voters certainly in key states that he needs to win. Politically that would be a better position at this point in the campaign to take. Mark and matt and hillary, thank you. We just wanted to get to this. A short time ago Hillary Clinton on that plane of hers now slamming trump during this rare q a with reporters, with the traveling press here. Hear exactly what Hillary Clinton said. Well talk to kirstin powers. Whos with me . Im in. Im in. Im in. Im in. One, two, wait, wait. Wait wheres tina . Doing the hand thing . Yep we are all in for our customers. Ally. Do it right. Hillary clinton im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. Vo in times of crisis america depends on steady leadership. Donald trump knock the crap out of them, would you . Seriously. Vo clear thinking. Donald trump i know more about isis than the generals do, believe me. Vo and calm judgment. Donald trump and you can tell them to go fu k themselves. Vo because all it takes is one wrong move. Donald trump audio only i would bomb the sh t out of them. Vo just one. Then smash it into a tree. Your Insurance Company raises your rates. Maybe you shouldve done more research on them. For drivers with accident forgiveness, Liberty Mutual wont raise your rates due to your first accident. Just one of the many features that comes standard with our base policy. Call for a free quote today. Liberty stands with you™. Liberty mutual insurance. Welcome back. Youre watching cnn. Im brooke baldwin. At this very moment, here he is, tim kaine behind the podium there in wilmington, North Carolina, getting ready to go and talk National Security, specifically this was preplanned. Also happens to be the very same day as we heard donald trump taking questions on National Security. We know tim kaine will take donald trump on. We also know Hillary Clinton has taken donald trump on today and trump taking Hillary Clinton on. See a theme here . This is Hillary Clinton specifically speaking to reporters who now travel with her on her new campaign plane. He said that the American People dont care about his tax returns. And in fact hes also said that its none of our business. I just think hes dead wrong. I mean the reason that president ial candidates going back decades have released their tax returns is because the American People want to know. He clearly has something to hide. We dont know exactly what it is, but were Getting Better guesses about what it probably is. And if he is going to pursue this campaign, he owes it to the American People to come clean and release those tax returns. The fbi resolved all of this. Their report answered all the questions. The findings included debunking his latest conspiracy theories. I believe i have created so many jobs in the sort of Conspiracy Theory machine factory. Lets talk about all of this with cnn political analyst kiersten powers. Nice to see Hillary Clinton talking to some reporters here. Yes. Listen, here she is, two days in a row. Before we get to some of the specifics here, how do you see this gaggle today. Is this Hillary Clintons attempt to sort of flip the narrative . Yeah. But it also makes you wonder why she wasnt doing this sooner. She looks great. She is engaging and shes changing the conversation to something that she wants to talk about rather than letting the media sort of direct the narrative. So she nts with a to tawants to fact that Donald Trumps foundation gave money to an attorney general who may or may not have made a decision in his favor. Thats something that she wants to push into the media bloodstream and there is no better way to do it than this. And the tax returns saying essentially he is just this reality tv star. Yeah. I imagine this is also foreshadowing to some debate zingers. Yeah. I think the idea that his tax returns may be hiding things. Shes correct that most americans do want to see the tax returns and most polls people majority, large majority of people will say that they want to see a candidates tax returns so she is absolutely right about that. She also said toward the end the fbi report revealed, answered all the questions on her use of that private email server when she was secretary of state. But do you feel that way . Are old questions answered . I think for me all the questions are answered but im not sure that all the questions are answered for the average person in the public. If you look at the cnn poll, for example, how badly she fares in terms of trust numbers against donald trump

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