But it's very clear that the President of the United States believes that he has the right, and he will exercise it, to take a sword to his enemies through the Department of Justice, and - and build a shield for himself and for his friend through the Department of Justice.
Gergen discusses the President's perceived use of the Department of Justice for personal and political protection.
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The President today was talking about this is going to be the hardest decision - decision that he's going to make.
He is obsessed with winning re-election. It's all about self-respect. It is whether he is going to be humiliated or not.
If you -- but a lot of Americans are also going to judge him. I think he's teetering on the edge because of the complacency in the past, and letting this many precious weeks pass without urgent action.
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