Let me read just one short, quick statement before we get started.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Just for the listeners, let me read more from McCain's letter.

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Let me give you just a little bit of a broad read-through on what was discussed this afternoon -- or this morning.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Now just to be certain that the record is straight, let me read to you from the transcript of that Judiciary Committee hearing.

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