. >> obama versus dimkim and rand vs. rubio. at a press conference, i asked the mayor about how he's doing with the crisis. as you lead the city through this difficult time you're getting a lot of criticism from across the board. have you learned anything or adjusted your behavior for those who say you have not been outspoken enough about the rhetoric against the police department? >> we are in a very difficult moment. our focus has to be on these families and we are in a season that suggests we have to find a way forward. it's up -- supposed to be a time of peace and reconciliation. i have expressed tremendous report -- respect for nypd and i will continue to. in a democracy that people express their desire for more fair society and that is right and proper but they mustered peacefully. there can be no violence and no violence against those who protect us and who represent our society. the police are our protectors and they must be respected. commissioner branton has devoted his life to this mission and i learned about how much