Hey, thanks, Anderson. I appreciate it. I'm Chris Cuomo. Welcome to Prime Time. If you would,

allow me a moment. If you'll remember, I told you back in the beginning of March,

I can't cover my brother's troubles. It wouldn't be fair. And you got it then,

and I appreciate you understanding. Now, today, there are stories out there about me offering

my brother advice. Of course I do. This is no revelation. I have said it publicly,

and I certainly have never hidden it. I can be objective about just about any topic,

but not about my family. Those of you who watch this show get it, like you, I bet my family

means everything to me. And I am fiercely loyal to them. I'm family first,

job second, but being a journalist and a brother to a politician is unique and a unique challenge,

and I have a unique responsibility to balance those roles. It's not always easy. People can say and

write what they want, but I want you to know the truth. How I helped my brother also matters.

When my brother's situation became turbulent, being looped into calls with other friends of his

and advisors that did include some of his staff, I understand why that was a problem for CNN.

It will not happen again. It was a mistake, because I put my colleagues here who I believe are the

best in the business and a bad spot. I never intended for that. I would never intend for that,

and I am sorry for that. It's also important for you to understand not only do I not cover this

here. I've never tried to influence this network's coverage of my brother. In fact, I've been

walled off from it. This is a unique and difficult situation, and that's okay. I know where the line

is. I can respect it and still be there for my family, which I must. I have to do that. I love my

brother. I love my family. I love my job. And I love and respect my colleagues here at CNN.

And again, to them, I am truly sorry. You know who I am. You know what I'm about. And I want this

to be said in public to you who give me the opportunity and my colleagues who make me better at what I

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