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BY MR. DAVIS:

Q. To clarify, you were saying his interactions with the FBI were not part of your project?

A. They obviously grew out of the project, but as he explained it to me, you know, when you learn things in your daily life that raise national security considerations you're obligated to report them. So that wouldn't have anything to do with my client's goals or project.

Q. But in your briefings with journalists you did reference his interactions — Mr. Steele's interactions with the FBI, correct?

A. At some point that occurred, but I don't believe it occurred until very late in the process.

Q. Can you estimate when in the process?

A. It was probably the last few days before the election or immediately thereafter.

Q. So the meetings in September that you referenced, you didn't reveal Mr. Steele passing on information to the FBI?

MR. LEVY: Can you repeat the question. Sorry. 1-800-FOR-DEPO