. >> luhansk holly george condon said, the bigger issue is not the president skipping the dinner, but members of the president's cabinet, the white house staff, he called that unprecedented. >> it is. it's unfortunate. signal they decide to send with that is only one that they can speak to. it sends a signal that is unfortunate to the american people. as a said before, we have worked really hard to develop a constructive relationship with this white house. that is something that we could have showcased if they had come. that's for them to make that decision. it is up to us to continue doing our job. we will do that at the dinner as well. people inside the washington hilton. how to come together, and explain how you are able to book the headliner. "it's a big production to get that many people in the room, to have the entertainment planned. there was lots of support for that. it is a privilege and also a lot of work. i was can for headliner, somebody who could bring us that entertainment value to the dinner. i want people to come and enjoy themselves, having a bit of comedy has become