[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:03.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, \Nthank you for the opportunity to address Dialogue: 0,0:00:03.50,0:00:05.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the House Permanent Select \NCommittee on Intelligence Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.100,0:00:08.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with respect to the activities \Nrelating to Ukraine Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.70,0:00:10.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and my role in the events \Nunder investigation. Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.84,0:00:14.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have dedicated \Nmy entire professional life Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.19,0:00:15.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the United States of America. Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.14,0:00:17.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For more than two decades, Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.41,0:00:20.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it has been my honor to serve\Nas an officer in the United States Army. Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.73,0:00:21.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As an infantry officer, Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.94,0:00:25.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I served multiple overseas tours, \Nincluding South Korea and Germany, Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.51,0:00:28.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I was deployed to Iraq \Nfor combat operations. Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.16,0:00:31.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Since 2008, I have been \Na Foreign Area Officer Dialogue: 0,0:00:31.78,0:00:34.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,specializing in European and Eurasian \Npolitico-military affairs. Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.40,0:00:39.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I served in the United States embassies \Nin Kiev, Ukraine and Moscow, Russia. Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.74,0:00:41.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In Washington, D.C., Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.14,0:00:44.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was a politico-military affairs officer \Nfor Russia Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.10,0:00:46.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the Chairman \Nof the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.25,0:00:48.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where I drafted the Armed Forces’ \Nglobal campaign plan Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.82,0:00:52.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to counter Russian aggression \Nand Russian malign influence. Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.42,0:00:55.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In July 2018, I was asked to serve Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.79,0:00:58.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at the White House’s \NNational Security Council. Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.91,0:01:03.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At the NSC I am the principal advisor\Nto the National Security Advisor Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.17,0:01:06.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on Ukraine and other countries \Nin my portfolio. Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.16,0:01:10.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My role at the NSC is to develop, \Ncoordinate, and implement Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.12,0:01:11.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,plans and policies to manage Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.58,0:01:14.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the full range of diplomatic, \Ninformational, military, Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.40,0:01:18.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and economic national security issues \Nfor the countries in my portfolio. Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.08,0:01:22.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My core function is to coordinate policy \Nwith departments and agencies.. Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.100,0:01:26.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Committee has heard \Nfrom many of my colleagues Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.56,0:01:30.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about the strategic importance of Ukraine \Nas a bulwark against Russian aggression. Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.68,0:01:33.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is important to note \Nthat our country’s policy Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.50,0:01:36.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of supporting Ukrainian sovereignty \Nand territorial integrity, Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.57,0:01:38.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,promoting Ukrainian prosperity, Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.90,0:01:41.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and strengthening \Na free and democratic Ukraine, Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.72,0:01:43.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as a counter to Russian aggression, Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.82,0:01:48.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has been a consistent, bi-partisan \Nforeign policy objective and strategy Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.37,0:01:51.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,across various administrations, \Nboth Democrat and Republican, Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.40,0:01:55.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that President Zelenskyy’s election, \Nin April 2019, Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.46,0:02:00.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,created an unprecedented opportunity \Nto realize our strategic objectives. Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.11,0:02:04.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the Spring of 2019, \NI became aware of two disruptive actors–- Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.36,0:02:08.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,primarily Ukraine’s \Nthen-Prosecutor Yuri Lutsenko Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.67,0:02:12.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, \NPresident’s personal attorney— Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.32,0:02:15.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,promoting false narratives \Nthat undermined Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.44,0:02:17.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the United States’ Ukraine policy. Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.76,0:02:21.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The NSC and its inter-agency partners, \Nincluding the State Department, Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.27,0:02:23.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,grew increasingly concerned \Nabout the impact Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.53,0:02:26.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that such information was having \Non our country’s ability to achieve Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.91,0:02:28.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our national security objectives. Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.40,0:02:34.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On April 21, 2019, Volodymyr Zelenskyy \Nwas elected President of Ukraine Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.34,0:02:38.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a landslide victory on a unity, reform,\Nand anti-corruption platform. Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.73,0:02:42.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,President Trump called President Zelenskyy\Non April 21, 2019, Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.96,0:02:44.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to congratulate him for his victory. Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.99,0:02:48.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was the staff officer \Nwho produced the call materials Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.69,0:02:51.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and was one of the staff officers \Nwho listened to the call. Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.89,0:02:52.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The call was positive Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.96,0:02:56.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and President Trump expressed his desire \Nto work with President Zelenskyy Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.46,0:02:59.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and extended an invitation \Nto visit the White House. Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.24,0:03:03.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In May, I attended the inauguration \Nof President Zelenskyy Dialogue: 0,0:03:03.89,0:03:07.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as part of the Presidential delegation \Nled by Secretary Perry. Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.58,0:03:08.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Following the visit, Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.59,0:03:12.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the members of the delegation \Nprovided President Trump a debriefing Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.28,0:03:15.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,offering a positive assessment \Nof President Zelenskyy and his team. Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.18,0:03:17.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After this debriefing, Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.40,0:03:19.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,President Trump signed\Na congratulatory letter Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.38,0:03:22.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to President Zelenskyy Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.41,0:03:25.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and extended another invitation\Nto visit the White House. Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.80,0:03:31.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On July 10, 2019, Oleksandr Danylyuk, \Nthen Ukraine’s National Security Advisor, Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.06,0:03:34.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,visited Washington, D.C. for a meeting \Nwith National Security Advisor Bolton. Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.61,0:03:40.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ambassadors Volker and Sondland\Nand Secretary Rick Perry Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.36,0:03:41.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,also attended the meeting. Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.80,0:03:43.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I attended with Dr. Hill. Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.73,0:03:48.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We fully anticipated the Ukrainians \Nwould raise the issue of a meeting Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.55,0:03:49.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between the presidents. Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.74,0:03:54.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ambassador Bolton cut the meeting short \Nwhen Ambassador Sondland started to speak Dialogue: 0,0:03:54.88,0:03:58.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about the requirement that Ukraine \Ndeliver specific investigations Dialogue: 0,0:03:58.06,0:04:00.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in order to secure \Nthe meeting with President Trump. Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.88,0:04:03.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Following this meeting, \Nthere was a short debriefing Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.42,0:04:07.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,during which Amb. Sondland emphasized \Nthe importance of Ukraine delivering Dialogue: 0,0:04:07.27,0:04:11.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the investigations into the 2016 election,\Nthe Bidens, and Burisma. Dialogue: 0,0:04:11.66,0:04:14.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I stated to Ambassador Sondland \Nthat this was inappropriate Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.48,0:04:16.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and had nothing to do \Nwith national security. Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.16,0:04:20.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dr. Hill also asserted \Nhis comments were improper. Dialogue: 0,0:04:20.19,0:04:23.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Following the meeting Dr. Hill and I \Nhad agreed to report the incident Dialogue: 0,0:04:23.57,0:04:27.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the NSC’s lead counsel, \NMr. John Eisenberg. Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.30,0:04:31.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On July 21, 2019, \NPresident Zelenskyy Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.31,0:04:34.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,won a parliamentary election\Nin another landslide victory. Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.54,0:04:38.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The NSC proposed that President Trump \Ncall President Zelenskyy Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.48,0:04:39.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to congratulate him. Dialogue: 0,0:04:40.07,0:04:43.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On July 25, 2019, the call occurred. Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.38,0:04:46.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I listened in on the call \Nin the Situation Room Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.86,0:04:48.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with White House colleagues. Dialogue: 0,0:04:49.36,0:04:53.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was concerned by the call, \Nwhat I heard was inappropriate, Dialogue: 0,0:04:54.00,0:04:56.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I reported my concerns \Nto Mr. Eisenberg. Dialogue: 0,0:04:56.18,0:04:58.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is improper for the President \Nof the United States Dialogue: 0,0:04:58.86,0:05:00.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to demand a foreign government Dialogue: 0,0:05:00.50,0:05:03.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,investigate a U.S. citizen \Nand a political opponent. Dialogue: 0,0:05:05.16,0:05:11.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was also clear that \Nif Ukraine pursued an investigation Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.78,0:05:15.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into the 2016 election, \Nthe Bidens, and Burisma, Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.12,0:05:17.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it would be interpreted \Nas a partisan play. Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.78,0:05:20.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This would undoubtedly result \Nin Ukraine losing bipartisan support, Dialogue: 0,0:05:21.40,0:05:23.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,undermining U.S. national security, Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.16,0:05:26.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and advancing Russia’s \Nstrategic objectives in the region. Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.25,0:05:30.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to emphasize to the Committee \Nthat when I reported my concerns Dialogue: 0,0:05:30.89,0:05:33.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,-- on July 10, \Nrelating to Ambassador Sondland, Dialogue: 0,0:05:33.39,0:05:35.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and on July 25, \Nrelating to the President -- Dialogue: 0,0:05:36.22,0:05:38.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I did so out of a sense of duty. Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.13,0:05:42.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I privately reported my concerns, \Nin official channels, Dialogue: 0,0:05:43.46,0:05:45.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the proper authorities \Nin the chain of command. Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.04,0:05:48.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My intent was to raise these concerns Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.01,0:05:50.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they had significant \Nnational security implications Dialogue: 0,0:05:50.89,0:05:51.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for our country. Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.67,0:05:54.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I never thought I would be sitting here Dialogue: 0,0:05:55.25,0:05:59.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,testifying in front of this committee \Nand the American public, about my actions. Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.84,0:06:01.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When I reported my concerns, Dialogue: 0,0:06:01.45,0:06:05.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my only thought was to act properly \Nand to carry out my duty. Dialogue: 0,0:06:05.23,0:06:07.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Following each of my reports \Nto Mr. Eisenberg, Dialogue: 0,0:06:07.46,0:06:09.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I immediately returned to work\Nto advance Dialogue: 0,0:06:09.53,0:06:12.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the President’s and our country’s \Nforeign policy objectives. Dialogue: 0,0:06:13.29,0:06:16.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I focused on what I have done \Nthroughout my military career, Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.25,0:06:19.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,promoting America’s \Nnational security interests. Dialogue: 0,0:06:19.66,0:06:22.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to take a moment \Nto recognize the courage of my colleagues Dialogue: 0,0:06:22.82,0:06:24.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who have appeared \Nand are scheduled to appear Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.99,0:06:26.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,before this Committee. Dialogue: 0,0:06:26.20,0:06:28.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to state that \Nthe character attacks Dialogue: 0,0:06:28.41,0:06:31.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on these distinguished \Nand honorable public servants Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.10,0:06:32.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is reprehensible. Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.54,0:06:35.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is natural to disagree \Nand engage in spirited debate, Dialogue: 0,0:06:36.18,0:06:40.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this has been the custom of our country \Nsince the time of our Founding Fathers, Dialogue: 0,0:06:40.74,0:06:42.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we are better \Nthan personal attacks. Dialogue: 0,0:06:43.67,0:06:48.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The uniform I wear today \Nis that of the United States Army. Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.89,0:06:52.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The members of our all-volunteer force \Nare made up of a patchwork Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.25,0:06:57.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of people from all ethnicities, regions, \Nand socio-economic backgrounds Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.81,0:07:01.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who come together under a common oath \Nto protect and defend Dialogue: 0,0:07:01.11,0:07:03.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Constitution \Nof the United States of America. Dialogue: 0,0:07:03.70,0:07:05.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We do not serve \Nany political party, Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.69,0:07:07.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we serve the nation. Dialogue: 0,0:07:07.45,0:07:12.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am humbled to come before you today \Nas one of many who serve Dialogue: 0,0:07:12.01,0:07:14.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the most distinguished \Nand able military in the world. Dialogue: 0,0:07:14.78,0:07:17.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Army is the only profession \NI have ever known. Dialogue: 0,0:07:17.21,0:07:19.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As a young man I decided \Nthat I wanted to spend my life Dialogue: 0,0:07:19.86,0:07:23.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,serving this nation \Nthat gave my family refuge Dialogue: 0,0:07:23.50,0:07:25.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from authoritarian oppression, Dialogue: 0,0:07:25.43,0:07:27.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For the last twenty years \Nit has been an honor Dialogue: 0,0:07:27.65,0:07:30.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to represent and protect \Nthis great country. Dialogue: 0,0:07:31.75,0:07:34.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next month will mark 40 years since \Nmy family arrived Dialogue: 0,0:07:34.36,0:07:36.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the United States as refugees. Dialogue: 0,0:07:37.11,0:07:39.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When my father was 47 years old Dialogue: 0,0:07:39.80,0:07:44.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he left behind his entire life \Nand the only home he had ever known Dialogue: 0,0:07:44.56,0:07:46.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to start over in the United States Dialogue: 0,0:07:46.63,0:07:50.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so his three sons could have \Nbetter, safer lives. Dialogue: 0,0:07:51.30,0:07:54.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,His courageous decision inspired \Na deep sense of gratitude Dialogue: 0,0:07:54.20,0:07:55.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in my brothers and myself Dialogue: 0,0:07:56.39,0:07:58.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and instilled in us \Na sense of duty and service. Dialogue: 0,0:07:59.15,0:08:03.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All three of us have served \Nor are currently serving in the military. Dialogue: 0,0:08:03.72,0:08:05.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My little brother stood behind me\Nhere today. Dialogue: 0,0:08:07.03,0:08:10.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our collective military service \Nis a special part Dialogue: 0,0:08:10.29,0:08:12.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of our family’s story \Nin America. Dialogue: 0,0:08:13.97,0:08:17.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also recognize that my simple act \Nof appearing here today, Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.37,0:08:19.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just like the courage of my colleagues Dialogue: 0,0:08:19.48,0:08:22.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who have also truthfully testified \Nbefore this Committee, Dialogue: 0,0:08:22.30,0:08:25.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,would not be tolerated \Nin many places around the world. Dialogue: 0,0:08:25.98,0:08:30.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In Russia, my act of expressing \Nconcerns to the chain of command Dialogue: 0,0:08:30.20,0:08:31.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in an official and private channel Dialogue: 0,0:08:31.91,0:08:34.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,would have severe personal \Nand professional repercussions Dialogue: 0,0:08:34.64,0:08:38.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and offering public testimony \Ninvolving the President Dialogue: 0,0:08:38.32,0:08:40.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,would surely cost me my life. Dialogue: 0,0:08:40.98,0:08:45.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am grateful for my father’s \Nbrave act of hope 40 years ago Dialogue: 0,0:08:45.79,0:08:49.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and for the privilege of being \Nan American citizen and public servant, Dialogue: 0,0:08:49.58,0:08:54.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where I can live free of fear \Nfor mine and my family’s safety. Dialogue: 0,0:08:55.83,0:09:00.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dad, I'm sitting here today, \Nin the US Capitol Dialogue: 0,0:09:01.18,0:09:05.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,talking to our elected officials \Nis proof Dialogue: 0,0:09:05.66,0:09:07.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you made the right decision \Nforty years ago Dialogue: 0,0:09:07.96,0:09:09.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to leave the Soviet Union Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.47,0:09:11.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and come here \Nto United State of America Dialogue: 0,0:09:11.64,0:09:13.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in search of a better life \Nfor our family. Dialogue: 0,0:09:14.48,0:09:17.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do not worry, \NI will be fine for telling the truth. Dialogue: 0,0:09:17.56,0:09:19.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you again for your consideration, Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.62,0:09:21.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'll be happy \Nto answer your questions.