about when that person called you? they also are going to want to know about what his conversation was with the president when he responded in that key text message that you noted at the beginning of this where he basically says there's no quid pro quo. you are misunderstanding the president's motivations for with holding that money. that's a big question still on capitol hill, poppy. why was that money withheld? why, after congressional democrats and republicans agreed to send it, why wasn't it appropriated? a key question for sondland this morning. >> and why did he have to go to the president? why was there that five-hour gap in those text messages. why did he have to go to the president for direction on how to respond to taylor. lauren, thank you. appreciate it. we're joined by democratic congressman from maryland, jamie raskin. he served alongside cummings on the oversight and government reform committee. he also from the state of maryland. thanks for taking the time this morning. and let me just begin with your thoughts on the passing of