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15 consulting with representatives of the current and former President. I just want to make sure that you and your counsel were aware of the letter received by DOD counsel from the White House. Do you have this?

Mr. Sofer. I don't know. I'd have to take a look at it.

. This is the letter provided from Jonathan Su to Mr. Richards, which states that the—the second paragraph sentence says, "Despite"—

. Excuse me,. It's in your binder, I think, Mr. Sofer. Yeah.

The Witness. Yeah. Thank you.

. Great. I'll wait until you have it.

Mr. Sofer. Is this—this is the December 7th letter?

. Uh-huh.

Mr. Sofer. Okay. Yeah.

. "Despite efforts made to do so, we have been unable to discuss with Mr. Patel's counsel the nature of Mr. Patel's communications with former President Trump and his advisers about the events that are subject of the planned interview. For that reason, we are unable to provide specific guidance regarding any privileges that may be associated with those communications," which seems in contrast to your statement that you would consult with representatives of the current President.

So I just wanted to give you an opportunity to address that, as well as acknowledge that several representatives that have joined us today, including Representative Cheney, Representative Kinzinger, and Representative Aguilar, and Representative Lofgren. And then we can start with your—with January 6th itself.

Mr. Sofer. Can we just respond? Mr. Glabe would like to briefly respond to your concern regarding the letter of December 7th.

. Sure.