Going to get a chance to question them on monday. Its an embarrassment that the unclose cla unclassified documents that are in the gift are only able to be reviewed by the members of this committee. As you reside in another committee and a member of congress, youre prohibited from looking at unclassified documents. I know the Management Team at the state department did not want you to be here. We had the issue to be here. Were glad that youre here. All i want you to do is be truthful and tell us what happened and we will do everything that we can to make sure that you get your story and version of what happened out there. First of all i want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to come forward. I have always wanted to speak the truth at this particular situation and the comfort zone in the areas. Go ahead. When did you know there was a problem . As far as the records . Yes, with secretary clinton. The first time that i noticed a problem is when we noted and received documents. Wh
I helped write that law in 2008. We made sure that we got the qualitative we continue to stand by that. Well, you dont have the qualitative military edge with the same amount of money. Ill leave the discussion of the military issues to our military experts but this is a financial matter is ab important commitment between the United States and israel. Congress appropriates the money. Dont you think we have a role in that. Congress has the right to appropriate the money. I wont challenge that. If i could just say, though, i think anyone comparing israels economy and iran the economy, iran has a broken economy. They have gotten some relief because of taking apart Nuclear Program but israel has a very not a dime of that goes to the iron dome or to combat weapons going to israel. I totally agree with you we should stand with israel. The time of the gentleman has expired. The chair recognizes the gentleman from florida, mr. Posey. Thank you very much, mr. Chairman. Secretary lew, i have an i