later handle, wait for it, general flynn s prosecution. so in these new texts, strzok and page discuss hosting a cocktail party with federal judge rudolph contreras who serves on the fisa surveillance court. on july 25th page writes rudy is on the fisc. did you know that? just appointed two months ago. strzok responds i did. we talked about it before and after. i need to get together with him. page continues: i can t imagine either one of you could talk about anything in detail meaningful enough to warrant recusal. strzok says really? rudy, i m in charge of espionage for the fbi. any espionage fisa warrants that come before him, what should he do? given his friend oversees them? well strzok replies he is super thoughtful and rigorous about ethics and conflicts. and suggested a social setting with others would probably be better than one on one meeting. on this saint patrick s day weekend who wouldn t prefer a cocktail. cocktail party i should say or just a cocktail.