on classified information will be addressed separately. second congress will not tolerate any priceal. threat of reprisal or attempt to retaliate against any government official before testifying before congress including you or any of your colleagues, rise and raise your right hand and i will begin by swearing you in. do you swear or affirm the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you god. let the record show the witness has answered in the affirmative. thank you and please be seated. the microphone is sensitive. your written statement will be made part of the record and you are now recognized for your opening statement. >> thank you, mr. chairman, and thank you, ranking member nunes. i appreciate the opportunity to speak again to the members of