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24 Representatives, where Republicans control the majority of State delegations and President Trump is re-elected there as well.

Dr. Eastman, did you advise the President of the United States that the Vice President could reject electors from seven States and cause the selection of the President of the United States to be made by the U.S. House of Representatives?

Fifth.

Dr. Eastman, in the paragraph No. 5 that starts with, "One last piece," the memo states -- and I'm not quoting here, but summarizing -- when the Vice President got to the electoral votes for Arizona and Members of Congress objected, someone in the Senate should filibuster in order to create more time for States to send alternate slates of electors.

Dr. Eastman, did you advise the President of the United States that he should have Members of Congress object to the electors from several States in order to create more time for States to send alternate slates of electors?

Fifth.

And, again, are you invoking your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination with regard to that question?

I'm invoking the Fifth Amendment right not to be compelled to be a witness against myself.

Dr. Eastman, did the President of the United States encourage Members of Congress to object to electors from several States in order to create more time for States to send alternate slates of electors?

Fifth.

Dr. Eastman, did you discuss with any Members of Congress your plan to have Members of Congress object to State electors in order to prevent certification of the