David Axelrod actually said...

"I think that's an apt way to put it. It is the genius of American democracy. We tend to produce the leaders we need in times of crisis."

"the time consumed on impeachment is going to be difficult, because it's time that's not focused on dealing with his agenda."

"this is the worst set of circumstances any president has faced since Franklin Roosevelt."

"It would be incredibly important for the President to do that."