Josh Earnest: “The President's view is that this is an investigation that should be conducted free of any sort of political…”

The Republican ideas are actually bad for people. They're bad for the economy. They're bad for small businesses. They have bad ideas.

Chelsea Manning is somebody who went through the military criminal justice process, was exposed to due process, was found guilty, was sentenced for her crimes, and she acknowledged wrongdoing.

The president believes that this is Maine's decision to make, but hopes it will be made on the scientific merits.

Director Comey is a man of integrity. He's a man of principle. He's a man who is well-regarded by senior officials in both parties.