the question is whether or not we care enough to do it and if action isn't taken, then the message everybody is sending is it doesn't matter what you do as law enforcement. because we're not going to hold you accountable. so yes, sending that message loud and clear is absolutely critical. >> rachel, it does strike me as we're talking about the department of justice that no doj officials appeared at the hearing. a couple of them including the attorney general are going to appear before the same committee next month. first, what's your reaction to doj officials not being there, and what do you want to see lawmakers ask them during that hearing? >> i was very upset that they were not there, because, again, what it communicates is this isn't a priority, and when you communicate this isn't a priority, it tells survivors you don't matter and there's no reason to speak up because our justice system isn't going to protect you anyway. their lack of presence, they sent that message loud and clear. what i hope to see coming out of