okay, i want to talk about the national deficit and conflicting messages from different members of trump administration. the director of the white house national economic counsel, larry kudlow is trying to clarify this eyebrow raising remark that he made on friday. as the economy gears up, more people working, better jobs and careers, those revenues come rolling in and the deficit, which is one of the other criticism is coming down. it s coming down rapidly. the deficit is coming down rapidly. later that day cnbc washington correspondent said kudlow called him and the quote was misinterpreted. he said he have referring to future deficits thanks to a boom he claims is happening. i also spoke with the chairman of the council of economic advisors later that day. here is what he said. i just feel that what larry
express a lot of remorse. but remorse is not a requirement in the state of nevada to be granted parole. mr. simpson, i do vote to grant parole when eligible. and that will conclude this hearing. reporter: after a unanimous decision, former nfl hall of famer, o.j. simpson, set to walk free as early as october after serving nine years in prison for an armed robbery at a las vegas hotel room. are you humbled by this incarceration? oh, yes, for sure. as i said, i wish it would have never happened. nine years away from your family is just, just not worth it. and i i m sorry. reporter: speaking for over an hour, the 70-year-old was apologetic and at times defensive before shocking viewers with this eyebrow-raising remark. i ve always thought i ve been pretty good with people and i ve basically have spent a conflict-free life. reporter: simpson s comment
the former democratic senator who declared he s no real expert on china was just sworn in as the next u.s. ambassador to beijing. max baucus was easily confirmed despite his sort of eyebrow-raising remark. but some of president obama s other diplomatic nominees have stirred major controversy. reporter: president obama under fire for his picks to be ambassadors after some nominees all fund-raisers for the obama campaign made a series of embarrassing gaffes listen to soap opera producer colleen bell struggle on what should have been an easy question for a potential ambassador to hungary. what are our strategic interests in hungary. protect the security both for both countries and for and for the world to continue working together on the cause of human rights.