The president believes that it's important to get a firsthand account of the operations that are ongoing to provide relief to the people in need.

someone the president believes has done a great job over at NASA.

The president made it very clear, we're not going to comment on an ongoing investigation.

This transaction was closely scrutinized. The safeguards are in place and the president believes it should be allowed to move forward. We also recognize that members of Congress want some additional information and we are glad to provide them with that information.

We don't do anything to jeopardize an ongoing legal proceeding.

We're not commenting on an ongoing legal proceeding.