A free press isn't the enemy of America; it's a big part of why makes America great.

Telling the truth is absolutely important.

The Donald Trump I knew as a young reporter in New York was nothing if not media friendly. And for most of the past Republican primary, he was the most accessible major candidate. No one else was close.

Donald Trump is speaking on behalf of the White House, of the executive branch of the United States. Credibility matters.

I don't know that the conservatives truly realize this yet, but they are talking about repealing the mandate that says you must have health insurance, and they're talking about repleaing the taxes that help to finance it.

Clearly, I regret the email was quoted incorrectly and I regret that it's become a distraction from the story, which still entirely stands. I should have been clearer about the attribution. We updated our story immediately.

A free press isn't the enemy of America; it's a big part of why makes America great.