I can be objective about just about any topic. But not about my family. Those of you who watch this show get it. Like you, i bet, my family means everything to me. And i am fiercely loyal to them. I am family first, job second. But being a journalist and a brother to a politician is unique and a unique challenge, and i have a unique responsibility to balance those roles. It s not always easy. People can say and write what they want, but i want you to know the truth. How i helped my brother also matters. When my brother s situation became turbulent, being looped into calls with other friends of his and advisers, that did include some of his staff, i understand why that was a problem for cnn. It will not happen again. It was a mistake, because i put my colleagues here, who i believe are the best in the business, in a bad spot. I never intended for that. I would never intend for that and i am sorry for that. It s also important for you to understand not only do i not cover this here, i ve
Of course i do. This is no revelation. I have said it publicly and i certainly have never hidden it. I can be objective about just about any topic. But not about my family. Those of you who watch this show get it. Like you, i bet, my family means everything to me. And i am fiercely loyal to them. I am family first, job second. But being a journalist and a brother to a politician is unique and a unique challenge, and i have a unique responsibility to balance those roles. It s not always easy. People can say and write what they want, but i want you to know the truth. How i helped my brother also matters. When my brother s situation became turbulent, being looped into calls with other friends of his and advisers, that did include some of his staff, i understand why that was a problem for cnn. It will not happen again. It was a mistake, because i put my colleagues here, who i believe are the best in the business, in a bad spot. I never intended for that. I would never intend for that and i
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