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36 go beyond that in characterizing that material.

Mr. It was information that would, you believe, if released, have caused some to question the objectivity of the Department of Justice?

Mr. Correct.

Mr. Was there anything in that information that also would have raised questions about your objectivity or ability?

Mr. Not to my knowledge.

Mr. Did you share with the Attorney General or the Deputy Attorney General or anyone at Main Justice your concerns that this information raised about the Attorney General's either real objectivity or the perception of her objectivity?

Mr. Yes.

Mr. Who? Who did you raise that with?

Mr. My recollection is that, at some point in the first half of 2016, both the Deputy -- that the Deputy Attorney General was briefed on the nature of that material, and at some time after that, the Attorney General was briefed and interviewed about the nature of that material.

Mr. Do you know who the Attorney General was interviewed by?

Mr. I don't know for sure. I believe one of the participants in the conversation was the Deputy Director. At