Id like to call this hearing to order. Id like to welcome our witness today, john demeares, president trumps nominee to be the next assistant attorney general for National Security at the United States department of justice. John, congratulations on your nomination. Mr. Burr id like to start by roigs the family that youve brought here with you. I understand your wife is here, as well as your children, elizabeth and matthew. Your sister also. In a statement for the record, john speaks strongly about the support each of you have provided him over the years. I know from personal experience just how important a supportive family is and to each of you, i thank you for the sacrifices you make. Our goal in conducting this hearing is to enable the committee to consider the nom nation nominees qualifications and to allow for thoughtful deliberation by committee members. Mr. Determines has provided demers has provided substantive written responses to over 30 questions submitted by the committee