political opponent in 2000. that is an impeachable offense. if he says that on national television, if he admits it, stop tape. that's it, not only is he admitted to it in the transcript that the white house released. i should say the partial transcript, but now he hadmitte to it for millions and millions of americans. and now it is a question of what can they prove. it really just comes down to whether or not that is an impeachable offense and that is a much easier case for the house democrats to prove not only within the house but in the court of public opinion. >> michael, if the president himself couldn't or wouldn't explain beyond the call was perfect, how much harder will dit