deputies -- it was on and reportedly off and new it's influx. >> i don't know the answer to that yes. i'm not sure. there are a lot of moving parts. the chairman of our committee is doing a tremendous job. the negotiations are ongoing. from my vantage point and the american people the focus will be on the special counsel himself. >> do you think it would be valuable to hear from the them? >> sure. we are indeed of the ability to really hear from the fact witnesses themselves. so from my vantage point, questioning the special counsel next week will be an important milestone. it will be an opportunity for the american public to hear from the special counsel about the criminality and the conclusions he reached. it's just the beginning, not the end. we need to hear from mr. mcgahn, miss donaldson. as you know, you have had the chair on many times.