at the truth here. between now and any vote on confirmation, there is the right, in my view, on the part of every member of this committee, to release documents that she or he believe are appropriate. to delegate this decision to an unappointed and unconfirmed, and largely unknown figure, bill burke, who used to work for the nominee, is the height of irresponsibility. thank you. >> i want to start by pointing out that what this part of the discussion started last night. i was concerned, as with any witness in any courtroom or proceeding for this committee -- i want to make sure that when a witness is questioned about a particular document, the witness