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10 the integrity of this interview.

And, with that, the time --

Mr. Mr. Chairman, may I ask a question? Wasn't the terms that you just dictated part of an agreement that was in lieu of litigation, sort of a settlement agreement rather than litigate the subpoena?

Chairman It is correct that, in the proceedings that were ongoing last weekend with regard to Mr. Comey's motion to quash the subpoena that I issued, that an understanding was reached that he would appear voluntarily for a private transcribed interview with the conditions that I read a moment earlier.

Mr. So it is actually an agreement between the parties that ended litigation, which normally is enforceable.

Chairman I think that is correct.

The time is now 10:20. We will get started with the first round of questions.

Mr. If I may, Mr. Chairman, before we start, I appreciate very much you having read the terms of the agreement, which you did so accurately, and we appreciate that. And given the comments of Mr. Gaetz, we appreciate and will be sure that the chairmen of both committees will do the best they can to ensure that the terms of the agreement are abided.

Mr. Comey is here voluntarily, as you said, for the interview. He looks forward to answering your questions