>> to read the -- >> allow the witness to answer the question, mr. chairman. >> the witness did answer the question. the gentleman from florida controls the time. >> the fbi ethics integrity program policy, fbi code of conduct states that employees shall conduct their personal activities in a manner that does not impede their performance or tarnish the reputation of the fbi. do you agree with that? >> do i. >> you have blamed the media, the washington community, the president, everybody. you say it's just not you. so my question is do you believe in any way that your personal texts done on federal property have in any way tarnished the reputation of the fbi. >> sir, i take responsibility for sending those texts. those texts have caused as i've said now an immense amount of damage. >> has it tarnished the