senate. >> the white house is directed i not disclose the substance of any discussions -- >> the answer is you're not answering the question. >> i've been asked by the white house to -- congressman, i'd be happy to answer your question or you can just have a conversation by yourself. >> i'm going to continue the reason is -- >> don't ask me a question if you don't want to hear my house. >> this is a house judiciary, not a house party. >> why did it take you so long, and you never even delivered it? >> correct, i never delivered the message. >> yeah, you chickened out. >> i went on vacation. >> you went on vacation? >> in a letter from the white house dated september 16th, 2019 -- >> mr. lewandowsky, that letter -- >> mr. lewandowsky's conversation with the president and with senior -- >> can we stop the clock again for this obstructive behavior. >> it's fake news. >> can i reclaim my time >> not if you continue in the vein -- >> mr. collins, this is not a reality tv show. >> i have been asked several times today whether the committee will hold you in contempt that is certainly under consideration. >> he took the time during that recess to launch his senate