those were statements taken by our majority staff. >> they are already in the record. >> yes. but they were taken by our majority staff. did minority separatists made? >> no. >> why not? >> you would have to ask of the them. >> did they choose not to participate? >> if i may, mr. chairman -- >> let's listen to senator feinstein. >> can we be excused? >> the witness is quite tired. >> if we can wait just a minute, i would like to thank dr. ford. >> in fact, we are going to continue this meeting. so let's just be nice to her. dr. ford, dr. ford. i can only speak as 1 of 21 senators here, but i think you very much for your testimony. more importantly, for your bravery coming out.