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Karen M. Gentz, beloved wife of Richard R. Gentz; loving mother of Nicole; dear daughter of Marlene McMahon and Peter Wottreng; sister of Michael (Peggy) McMahon, Patrick (Marie) McMahon, Kathy (Bart) Rusk, Thomas (Jeanne) McMahon, Therese (Steve Stack) McMahon, Mary (Tom) Gug-luizza, Joseph (Irene) Wottreng, Anne (Barrett) Martin, Kathleen Lusk, Thomas (Stephanie) Wottreng, the late Nicholas and John Wottreng; granddaughter of the late Mae Hough.
Memorial Visitation was held Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, from 3 to 9 p.m. atAdams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk.
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Family and friends met for a Memorial Mass Thursday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Front & Kingston, Lisle.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Nicole M. Gentz Education Fund, c/o Harris Bank, 1050 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532, appreciated.
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Because the Creative Cloud offers such an integrated group of tools, you'll almost always be in the process of cutting, pasting, importing, and exporting content from one application to another.
Content that you might import and export includes images, text, word files, 3D objects, and more. You may find that you need to go through the process of exporting files in order for them to be recognized by other applications. Non-Adobe applications will even recognize your files from the Creative Cloud applications if you save them in the right format. In this chapter, you find out how to get your files in and out of your various applications, starting with a separate application that comes with the Creative Cloud, named Adobe Bridge.
Adobe Bridge helps you organize and manage your assets, such as pictures, text, and movie and audio files, as well as non-Adobe applications such as Word or Excel files. Adobe Bridge acts like a hub for the Creative Cloud tools; for example, by choosing to open files using the Bridge interface, you can browse directories quickly and see thumbnail previews of files, as shown in Figure 5-1. You can even use the Filter panel to help find files and view metadata to your file, including important information such as keywords ...
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I have had the great pleasure of connecting with Juergen (@gangof.one), the creator of gangof.one and the game Vito Jump 'n' Roll. I'm also delighted to have worked on some of the music to this beautifully put together game and to have had a go at playing the game myself. It is really well crafted and is great fun to play. I would highly recommend having a go and downloading it! For now, Juergen has kindly agreed to this exclusive interview and to tell us more about his game:
Where did the idea for Vito come from?
'Honestly, there was no completely refined idea at the beginning. I knew the protagonist's name was going to be Vito as I have always been a big fan of Mario Puzo's The Godfather and I wanted the genre to be Jump'n'Run but even that eventually became some kind of Jump 'n' Roll.
I started with defining Vito's persona and character (my girlfriend insisted that he had to be fluffy) and built the rest of the world around him.
The ideas started developing step by step as the prototyping went on. So it was more an evolutionary process than the typical process of creating a game out of an initial idea.'
Tell us a bit about yourself
'I am Juergen Lang. My girlfriend and I live near Linz, Upper Austria. I have been a software engineer since the year 2001.'
How did you get into game development?
'I have been playing video games since … well since I was able to hold a
gamepad. So of course I wanted to become a game developer. Unfortunately the gaming industry in Austria was not well developed when it was time for me to get a job, so I went into software development in general, which I really enjoy since the start.
It is much easier for individuals like me to create and release a game in their spare time these days than it was back in the year 2001. The indie scene grew, so I started thinking of creating a game again. That was about 4 years ago.
I've tried some things, came up with a game idea that did not work out very well for me and took another pause from game development. Then back in 2015 I started with Vito.'
What have been the highlights in developing Vito?
'The moment when the texture mapping and the physics of Vito himself were completed and I started trying it out for the first time on my test device were incredible feelings. I just could not stop moving and jumping around with Vito for a long time. It was very satisfying that it all worked out in the end.'
Let's take a look at some clips from Vito Jump 'n' Roll
So, tell us about where the music came from...
'Sound effects and music were the only things I was not able to create by myself, simply because I do not have any skills in things like that. My budget was very limited, so I started browsing various websites that offer stock sounds and music and finally purchased the ones that were most fitting for the story and characters.
I knew that that approach would not work well for the opening and the ending scene because I needed a mix of different jingles for Vito's different moods. I am really happy that we started to communicate and work together and thrilled with the final results you were able to come up with. I will definitely get back to you for my next projects so that I will not have to listen to thousands of jingles anymore..'
Have you & will you be creating any other games?
'I have created some flash games in the past and a remake of the classic Snake game for Android in order to get used to the framework I also used to develop Vito. Developing Vito was very exciting and satisfying to me, so yes, I will definitely continue on creating games!'
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Interestingly, the Capital Allowance legislation does not specifically define plant and machinery (P&M). However, there is legislation that makes it clear that most buildings, parts of buildings and structures are not P&M. Attached to this legislation is confirmation that the following listed items are to be treated as if they were P&M for Capital Allowance purposes.
P&M generally includes items such as cars, vans, machines and the working parts of machines, equipment, computers, furniture and other similar items used by a business. The meaning of the term 'plant' can be difficult and before any claim is made it is important to ascertain if an allowable deduction can be made. There are also special rules for items of P&M used privately before being used by a business as well as for items used only partly for business purposes.


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Halloween should, in theory, be fun. One gets a chance to slip out of their day to day existence – all the time spent in fantasy can see itself physically manifested. And yet, each time the date comes around you likely find yourself in a mad dash around the city; facing long lines at Ricky's for a wig to go with the costume you wore last year but are trying desperately to make "different" somehow. (Sidenote: do you think anyone will notice the striking similarity between all your takes on Wes Anderson Movies?)
We get it – you're busy. When a typical day looks like morning yoga, work, happy hour with your mentor and tending to your passion project by night, you can't afford to lose precious hours waiting in long lines with angsty New Yorkers or to peruse the generic options on Amazon. And in a city laden with conveniences, why would a costume be an exception?
Fear not. If you can order cuisine from anywhere in the world at 3 AM via Seamless, we at Style Lend believe your fashion needs deserve the same expediency and convenience. Hence why we've curating a major selection of glam costumes you can order at 10am and have delivered to your door by 6pm that same day. And it'll be one that will wow whether you glide to some downtown nightclub, all night warehouse rave in Bushwick or uptown gala. Bonus points for a costume you don't have to dry clean or store – we take care of that!
Whatever your personality, below is inspiration so you can feel celeb-worthy. Remember that custom looking amazing Romy & Michelle Costume Jessica Alba donned last year? You too can be creative, sexy and glam with your costume – without the hefty price tag or time spent searching in despair. See below for Style Lend's round up of costumes Kendall Jenner would TOTALLY be seen in:
Re-live Burning Man.
When it comes to costume inspiration, the burn is really the best. Whether you were there or not, Halloween weekend is the perfect time to channel those far out vibes.
1. We're not sure what will stun more than a psychedelic purple unitard complete with a hood and full length cape. Levitate on the dance floor as an Intergalactic space traveler, best paired with very Burneresque heart goggles. Bonus points for feeling very The Fifth Element in this one.
2. Channel a very sexy, vibey goddess as an Ice Queen. The look is completed with a headpiece and regal shoulder pads. Silver details and booty shorts make for a spacey, sexy look.
3. So you want to channel your inner space traveler but also pay homage to your feminine side? Enter the Out of This World costume. An alien headpiece completes a look that's equal parts Jetsons and dance floor ready. PS: the skirt totally doubles as a flying saucer.
Go Luxe.
Swanky Halloween plans call for super glam, one-of-a-kind pieces.
4. There's a reason peacocks turn heads. Reinterpret the strutting bird with a custom Peacock top, the perfect choice for a gala or masquerade. This one pairs well with a ball gown or swingy trousers, as well as a feathered mask.
5. Go ask Alice in this Custom Queen of Hearts stunner. Tulle and a corset are a ball-worthy combination, and you'll feel like a total queen topping it all off in this flower-arrow headpiece.
Vintage enthusiast.
Halloween is the perfect time to channel our nostalgia for bygone eras. Feel classy and siren-like in one of the below dresses.
6. Black and white sequins make this dress the perfect option to channel your inner Daisy Fay Buchanan (uh em, "The Great Gatsby"). Pair it with a short flapper wig, long pearls and swanky cigarette holder to round out a super glam look.
7. Go full on vintage glam in a Flashback to the 40s dress. We love that this one can be dressed up with the right accessories to channel the 80s, if you wish (shoulder pads!) An open back makes for a look that's tres sexy.
The classics – basic free.
Some classic costume ideas never die, and it's really up to you to reinterpret them creatively. Forget feeling basic, reinvent the mold!
8. Sequins on a pencil style skirt make this Mystical Mermaid dress an enviable homage to our sisters from the sea. Whether you pair with a red wig for a full on Little Mermaid look or interpret your own way (who says mermaids can't have purple hair, for example), she's an oceanic stunner.
9. Who says mermaids don't live on the poles? The Arctic Mermaid look is a creative spin on the classic. We love how this one doubles as something you might wear on the Playa (see above for Burning Man inspired outfits). The details on this one are to die for, and you'll look like you just washed up on some sexy, crystalline sea.
10. Perhaps you're committed to your feline look but want to take it to the next level. Throw these chrome kitty ears on your head and voila, a basic kitten no more.
Channel your inner songstress.
11. Is there a more classic pop video than Britney Spears' "Oops I Did It Again"? With Britney's new album out this year, it's never felt like a better time to pay homage to pop's greatest princess. A red full-body suit is the perfect jumping off point for your look – early aughts choreography not included.
12. David Bowie gifted us with an incredible album this year right before his passing. Pay your respects to the Thin White Duke in this out of this world dress. Bowie never shied away from incredible accessories, and you can complete the look with these blue and hot pink cloud pumps.
13. Remember Taylor Swift's adorable Unicorn outfit from last year? Make that look your own with a pink unicorn head. The party will know you're trouble when you walk in before you proceed to shake it off on the dance floor.
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I don't write about baseball often (maybe just once?) and I wouldn't consider myself the kind of fan that boasts or boos. ("Boo" is a term of endearment, not an insult.) I started following the A's well after their 20 game streak, at a time when most people had given up on the team and were surprised if they'd made it over .500 for the season.
That being said, I've never felt so much heart around one team. Even before this season. I was once at the bottom of the theater of Epidauros in Greece, wearing an A's hat and a fellow fan, on the other side of the world, asked how the team was doing. And the time I was in Wales wearing my Harden jersey when one of the quietest kids in my group came up to me to talk about the team.
I'd always remembered those moments but it wasn't until this season that I'd really felt that Oakland love in a way that makes your heart melt with pride. It wasn't just winning the AL West when, at the beginning of the season, sportswriters everywhere expected them to trail at third or fourth in the division.
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NYC Mold Removal – Center for Disease Control's Recommendations on Mold
If your home has been involved in a natural disaster that caused flooding, there are a lot of issues that will need to be addressed. One issue you'll need to take care of quickly is controlling the conditions that promote mold growth, which causes health problems.
Mold in Your Home
The first step with a mold problem is drying out the area. This includes removing carpeting, furniture, anything that was on the floor and got wet. You may also need to have areas of damaged drywall removed. Anywhere that moisture had an opportunity to sit untouched is a viable place for mold to grow.
Health Issues
Mold spores in the air can cause people with asthma to have difficulty breathing. It can also cause allergic reactions, irritate eyes and skin, and cause people with weakened immune systems additional problems.
Cleaning up Mold
While removing water-damaged items from your home is something you can do, cleaning up moldy areas is something you should leave to a professional NYC mold removal specialist. For your part, wear latex gloves, goggles, and a face mask or respirator when removing moldy items. Use a wet vac to remove any standing water. Open doors and windows to speed up the drying out process. Wipe down everything in the home including drawers, vanities, closets, etc.
For the actual removal of mold, that's when you call in a specialist part, who has the experience, equipment, and treatments to make your home safe and mold-free.
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Sofitel Melbourne.
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is at the Paris end of Collins Street, in the heart of the premier shopping, dining and theater district, just minutes from the famous Cricket Ground. This award-winning hotel features an impressive Club Lounge, plus 363 luxurious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and breath-taking views. Guests can enjoy modern cuisine in No35 or cocktails in The Atrium Bar or Sofi's Lounge.
Star rating: 5
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Lunch boxes, sneakers and hats … oh my! Lost and Found bins are overflowing all around campus! Please come and search all of the favorite campus hiding places to find your lost items — Stage IV lockers, Steward Building, CCB and Domes are … Continue reading


text: They're meant to inspire us to try harder, be better: the before and after selfies revealing 'fat to fit' bodies, often the result of extreme diets and exercise plans. Indeed, the hashtag #transformationtuesday, a focus for such posts, has been added to more than 11 million selfies. But 2017 has seen a shift – for the healthier – with more women eating real food and ditching hardcore fitness routines to purposefully put on weight, and embracing sports that promote weight gain. Dubbed 'reverse transformation', when coach Arianna Dantone posted her own selfies on 1 January 2017, captioned 'Gaining weight is cool' she flipped the #newyearnewme cliché on its head. Twelve months and 85,000 posts later, #gainingweightiscool has become the newest iteration of the strong-not-skinny trend, with the added bonus of boosting many women's wellbeing.


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I have lost my shadow.
I was not anticipating the blaring void in my daily life that her death would bring.
I walk down the stairs and she is not on my heels.
I drive up to the house and she isn't waiting in the bay window.
Murphy did not eat, because she always ate first. So he waited...
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Allen & Heath ZED-10FX Mini Mixer
Allen & Heath ZED-10FX Mini Mixer
Allen & Heath ZED-10FX Mini Mixer Details
Allen & Heath's ZED-10FX is an amazing little desk for small band mixing. It is ultra portable for carrying to the gig, and can be used for recording live or in the studio. It comes with configurable USB audio in/out making it easy to capture stereo recordings.
Guitars can be plugged in directly to the mixer using the specially designed high-impedance inputs, while the ZED-10FX mixer has two stereo inputs for MP3/CD players or keyboards. Equipped with professional XLR stereo outputs and a flexible monitoring section with headphone and speaker feed outputs. Allen & Heath added a set of fabulous effects to give shimmering reverbs and enhance your sound.
ZED-10FX is bundled with IK Multimediaâ??s AmpliTube X-GEAR software, giving access to superbly modeled amps and effects.
Allen & Heath ZED-10FX Mini Mixer Features
- Provides a single host interface for Aimpltube 2, AmpliTube Fender, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal, and future â??Powered by AmpliTubeâ?? products.
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Sibling Relationships
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Expectant parents with children at home need to prepare their children for the new baby, just as they physically and mentally prepare themselves.
Following are some suggestions for sibling preparation prior to the birth of the new baby and during the first few weeks after the baby is born.
Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
When to Start
Time the beginning of your preparation according to your child's age. If your child is a toddler, wait until the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. If you start earlier, the wait will seem endless because of the child's limited sense of time.
Three- to four-year olds are ready when they start showing interest in your growing abdomen. Older children can become involved in preparations immediately. Remember, you will need time to get in touch with your feelings regarding how the new baby will affect your relationship with your other child or children.
What to Discuss
First, develop a realistic idea of what babies are like in your child's mind. Your child may expect a ready-made playmate, not a small bundle that mostly sleeps, cries and wets.
Visit friends with newborns to let your child learn by observing. Children's books are also an excellent way to prepare children. They portray the newborn realistically and offer a chance to explore role changes and emotional reactions, which your child may experience.
Your child may be better able to deal with negative feelings towards the baby if he is aware that other children have similar feelings too. When discussing the new arrival, remember to convey the message that the new baby is an addition, not a replacement for the older child. Be careful not to use comparisons when talking about babies. Try to discuss "baby traits" and "older children traits" separately.
Plan Ahead
When delegating new responsibilities to your child, plan ahead at least two months prior to your due date. This way, your child will not view these responsibilities as something imposed by the baby's arrival. Likewise, if you are planning to move your child to a "grown-up" bed, do so two months prior to the baby's birth. Do not remove any baby toys from the older child's room. Instead, wait for your child to give them to the baby.
Resources to Help You
Check your community resources, beginning with your local library and bookstores.
Hospital tours of the obstetrics unit and sibling classes may be available to help prepare your child. Meriter Hospital offers family tours of the Birthing Center. Call (608) 267-6468 to arrange a tour. Meriter Hospital also offers A New Baby is Coming, a sibling preparation class for children ages four and older. 1, 2, 3, Baby and Me is a class available for families with younger children. Call (608) 267-6468 for more information.
Adjustments During Your Hospital Stay
Plan to leave your child with a familiar babysitter. Call home at regular times each day while you're in the hospital.
You may want to hide a few gifts and direct the child to one each day. Take advantage of the hospital's sibling visitation hours. Visit with your child alone, then bring the baby in the room. Carefully plan the length of the visit according to your child's age and attention span.
Adjustments at Home and Dealing with Jealousy
Jealousy, in varying degrees, is a normal initial reaction for children to experience with a new baby in the house. Here are a few ways to help ensure your child's feelings of security:
- After your hospital stay, let your partner or helper carry the baby into the house so your arms are free to greet your older child
- If you desire, bring home a baby doll for your child to care for as you care for the baby
- Allow some time every day to spend alone with your child
- Encourage your child to express feelings about your newborn
- Assure your child it's all right to talk about anger and other negative feelings. This allows the child to vent feelings that may otherwise come out as physical actions.
Remember, a child's response to jealousy is not always obvious. Anger may be directed at the parents or behavior changes may occur that are obviously not related to the baby. Subtle behaviors may include being overly good, being extremely protective of the baby, stuttering and persistent nightmares.
Dealing with Regression
Regression, returning to baby-like behaviors, is another common reaction of your older child to a new baby. For example, after watching the baby feed, the older child might ask to nurse or use a bottle. This may simply be an expression of curiosity. Let your child taste some of the baby's food while explaining that he now eats different foods. Express some breast milk or pour some formula into a cup and allow your child to taste it if he insists.
Toileting is another area where regression may be expressed. If your child is near toilet training age, train before the baby's birth or wait until the baby is 6 months old. In general, if given the opportunity to be a baby again, your older child will soon become bored and disinterested, and return to a more grown-up behavior.
Other Suggestions
Sharing is a concept children do not learn until about three years of age. Until this time, children play separately alongside one another. Help your children differentiate themselves from one another and from the parent. For example, do not use the word "we" when you mean "you". "You" forgot to put your toys away, not "we" forgot to put your toys away. Allow your child to make choices when possible, such as choosing which clothing to wear.


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of y'all, that you were the only two in the room, wouldn't it?
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private and that you were the only two in the room, which both of
you already knew, which begs the question why he had to say it and
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of the FBI.
lacked the intent to harm national security, did you address that
Mr. Gowdy. How did you communicate to the White House that
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investigation? 8
Mr. Gowdy. President Obama said Mrs. Clinton had not tried
Mr. Comey. You have to clarify that, Mr. Gowdy. "All of her
Mr. Gowdy. Any one that she would have generated during the
time period that she was Secretary of State that possibly could've
those that we found were the same as that which had been destroyed
is impossible to answer.
Mr. Gowdy. When President Trump asked you to see your way to 9
letting the Flynn matter go, was it just you and him in the room?
you were going to ask questions about decisions made in 2016, and
We're looking at decisions made and not made in 2016 and 2017.
Mr. Gowdy. So, when President Trump asked you to see your
way clear to letting the Flynn matter go, was it just you and him
in the room?
Mr. Gowdy. So no one at the FBI knew, except you, that that
impact any decisions you made or cause you to not make decisions.
Mr. Gowdy. All right. So you're the only one that heard it,
heard it -- I was the only one in the room besides the President.
contrast -- well, we'll do it this way. I'll ask you, when any of
they were public comments. Did you also gather your senior staff
around to make sure that those comments did not impact any
publish a private comment to make sure it did not impact them but
not take up a public comment to make sure it did not impact them?
Mr. Gowdy. All right. Well, let's get into that then.
said it was, what did he ask you about? What was his specific
is this a private conversation and you said it was, what was the
Mr. Gowdy. All right. And did you answer it, or did you
answer here but this illustrated the kind of question that had to
you meant White House Counsel needs to ask the Attorney General
Mr. Gowdy.
career in the Southern District of New York, you've worked for the
Mr. Comey. Yeah, I'm not expert enough to give you an expert
to the law and may be exercised at any time after its commission,
obviously. Do you mean when I was FBI Director did I speak to the
Mr. Comey. Oh, I've been asked many times do I think the
the same.
Mr. Gowdy. Well, Director Comey, does the pardon power only
Michael Flynn at the White House, was the -- we'll do it this way.
were false.
Mr. Gowdy. You knew what the Vice President was saying was
false, right?
Mr. Gowdy. Had Michael Flynn ever repeated that he had never
Mr. Gowdy. Had Michael Flynn ever publicly said that he had
country's jurisprudence?
there were prosecutions 100 years ago or something like that, but
that political figures say to one another. So why did you send
Mr. Comey. Because I don't believe that the Bureau has ever
his ties with Russia at the time you sent the Bureau agents over
to interview him?
Mr. Comey. Again, there are FBI lawyers here who will tell
Mr. Gowdy. Well, you said four Americans. You've said that
before. Correct?
Russian state?
Mr. Comey. I'd give you the same answer I gave before. The
Mr. Gowdy. What questions did you -- what two Bureau agents
I can do that. Peter Strzok was one of the two. The other was a
Mr. Gowdy. The Bureau knew that Michael Flynn was not
telling the truth. You knew that before you sent the agents over
there, right?
conversations he'd had with Mr. Flynn that were starkly at odds
Mr. Gowdy. You had the option of going to the Vice President
and telling him that you knew for a fact what he was being told by
General Flynn was not correct. That was one option, wasn't it?
didn't do that.
Mr. Gowdy. I know you didn't, Director Comey, but it's not
the lying?
Mr. Gowdy. Did Mr. Flynn have the right to have counsel
Mr. Gowdy. What was the policy the Bureau followed with
that administration?
response to a question.
Mr. Gowdy. No, but I'm happy to -- why don't I ask him if he
to give it to him. I'm not trying to trick him. But he said it,
Mr. Gowdy. All right. What did you mean by "gotten away
that the FBI would coordinate the interview through White House
wouldn't have been an opportunity to call Mr. Flynn and ask him to
of the context between the FBI and the White House was more
environment, you wouldn't get away with just calling the witness
First, the Deputy Director called him, told him what the
noncustodial interviews.
And, third, you want to find out what the witness will say to
Mr. Gowdy. All right. So you knew what he said before you
interviewed him.
Mr. Gowdy. You knew exactly what General Flynn had said to
what I don't know, but we understood clearly the nature and extent
that. 23
Mr. Gowdy. And you don't think that's because Flynn asked;
you think that's because McCabe just volunteered? "You can have
not add that bit about slowing the process, but said, "If you wish
to, you can have somebody there from the White House Counsel's
he had said. There was no counsel present. The Bureau did not go
through White House Counsel when he was not advised ahead of time
with what this three-word sentence means: "I sent them." What
is why agents went and interviewed him at the White House. I took
your question to mean that I knew the identity of the agents who
You knew that there was a different protocol with the Bush
and the Obama administrations. You had the option of calling Don
McGahn, but you decided not to do so. Either Flynn asked whether
slow him down, one or the other. And he was not advised of the
two states of the world: either Flynn asked for a lawyer and was
have someone there from White House Counsel, you're welcome to."
Mr. Gowdy. Well, are you familiar with Andy McCabe's memo? 25
accounts of it.
Director Comey, how about I take that phrase out and simply insert
that McCabe said, "If you have a lawyer present, we'll need to
as I sit here.
Mr. Gowdy. Jimmy, I'm going to let you go, so we don't have
between Mr. Flynn and the Russian Ambassador, was there anything
guess I have two concerns. One is, I don't know whether the
the Vice President contradicted what you knew that he had said
And all I'm asking is, was that the only reason you went to
him, or was there other things that were said in his conversations
with Mr. Kislyak that caused you concern and you wanted to go talk
to him?
Mr. Comey. The Vice President had said that the National
Security Advisor had told the Vice President that the subject of
Mr. Jordan. The fact that the Vice President -- or, excuse
saying publicly that Flynn had not talked about that because Flynn
Mr. Comey. Our concern was -- and Mr. Gowdy asked me about
the Logan Act. That was not my focus, as I recall, at the time;
and all that but that it wasn't something that had been prosecuted
was lying to the Vice President about his communications with the
knew what his conversation was with the Russian Ambassador. And
negotiating and all that business. That was not my focus at the
time, as I recall.
Mr. Jordan. The day before you sent two agents over to
"The FBI in late December" -- well, I'll let you get a copy, if
officials said."
And then later down, the fourth paragraph, the paragraph that
Is that accurate? 29
memo to --
January 7th meeting in New York. Friday, the 6th, you meet. The
Mr. Jordan. Okay. Who all went with you, again, to New York
other FBI business. But we met at Trump Tower with the Director
of the CIA, the Director of the NSA, and the Director of National
Michael Rogers was then the Director of the NSA. And Jim Clapper
Mr. Jordan. Okay. And you guys, had you talked before?
choreographed how the meeting was going to go and who was going to
do what?
that morning to the so-called Gang of Eight and the day before to
And then General Clapper, who was the leader of the team, had
second part was just the President-elect and I alone. The first
Mr. Trump, and his team the results of the intelligence community
assessment that we had briefed here on the Hill that morning and
Well, let me ask it this way. Was the dossier only briefed
in the second part with you and the President-elect, just the two 31
of you? Was that the only time the dossier was brought up in that
there was a portion of the Steele reporting that was the subject
referenced there.
the President-elect.
Mr. Jordan. And the portion was the salacious part about the
Russian hotel.
prostitutes. 32
Mr. Jordan. Why didn't you brief the President on the entire
Mr. Comey. Well, that's why I'm hesitating and saying I'm
first session, but it was written about in the document that was
Clapper and the rest of the team had instructed you to brief the
to know why. Why didn't you brief him on the whole thing, talk
we have this information? Why just the salacious part? Why not 33
oral presentation.
Second page of your memo, at least the way my copy is, the
this was true, only that I wanted to let him know that it had been
Mr. Jordan. Next sentence, you said: I said media like CNN
Mr. Jordan. Could a news hook be the fact that you had
was inflammatory stuff and that they would get killed for
you and the President-elect, you only spoke of the salacious part
of the dossier, but yet you also say there's no way any good
But you felt it was still critical that you had to talk to
the President-elect about it. And I would argue you created the
very news hook that you said you were concerned about.
that reporters would get killed for reporting it, why was it so 35
going to tell him the rest of the dossier -- about the rest of the
Mr. Jordan. In this meeting, did you tell the President who
were -- you had this important information, that some way you
could hold that over the President's head? Were you concerned
about that? And did you convey it in such a way as to make sure
Mr. Jordan. And how did you convey it, then, and -- what did
Can you go to the memo No. 2, the one that's, I think, dated
When did the White House learn that you had actually
dinner with the President on the 27th of January. The 24th is the
When did the White House actually then learn that General
Deputy Attorney General went over on the 25th and, I think, on the
you said, "I did not comment at any point during this
topic" -- and the topic is about General Flynn -- "and there was
Mr. Jordan. That last sentence you wrote, what do you mean
bring it up either.
to it.
Mr. Jordan. Why not? He's talking about General Flynn. You
had just interviewed him 3 days earlier and discovered that he was
your agents. Why not tell his boss, why not tell the head of the
executive branch, why not tell the President of the United States,
States that his National Security Advisor wasn't being square with
the FBI?
in Chief. And you guys, based on what we've heard, felt that he
wasn't being honest with the Vice President and wasn't honest with
two of your agents. And just 3 days later, you're meeting with
have lied or did lie to the Vice President of the United States,
but that once you got that confirmed, that he had told a 39
risk where you would actually convey that to the President of the
Now, I was aware that the Deputy Attorney General had gone
But, during this dinner, it did not -- I did not and would
as a counterintelligence investigation.
it seems to me, twice in a 3-day period where you did not inform
if I could.
pretty clear he would love for you to have made that information
Why didn't you do that? Why wouldn't you just tell the
Mr. Jordan. At the end of this memo, you say, "I called
Acting Attorney General and relayed the substance of the above and
"Thanks for telling me," and then my conversation with the Acting
AG ended. I didn't hear back from him on the subject before the
Mr. Jordan. But from March 30th, 2017, when you write this
memo until you leave the FBI a month and a half later, you never
President, he has said, "Hey, can you let the American people know
I'm not under investigation?" You said, "You know what? There's
I'm going to call Dana Boente over at Justice, and we're going to
get an answer." And you do that on the 30th of March. And you're
still FBI Director until May 9th, I believe. So, in that 7-week
said -- when I told him I had relayed his request, the President
said he would have the White House Counsel follow up directly with
point to tell him that we'd gotten another call, and Mr. Boente
And --
effect of, "Oh, God, I was hoping that would go away" when he was
contacted the second time to say the President wanted to know the
Mr. Jordan. And the second time, that contact was from you
April 11th. Says, "What did you do with what I had asked?" I
was to have the White House Counsel ask the Justice Department to
and said, "The President just called. Wants to know what happened
explained that I thought the quickest way to get this done was to
Mr. Gowdy. Well, you and I were quibbling a little bit over
present. And you took exception to that, and that's why I went
and got the document. And I'm wondering whether or not you still
as discouraging. But I'm reading Andy -- and I'm sure Andy this
wrote this accurately, that he had said the quickest way to get
this done was to have a conversation between him and the agents
necessary." 45
as possible."
Mr. Gowdy. I'm not going to make you listen to two people at
Mr. Gowdy. You do not think that that left the impression
counsel involved?
conversation was.
quit misspeaking publicly, you could have told the Vice President,
will, from Peter Strzok, who was one of the two Bureau agents that
interviewed Flynn.
Peter Strzok.
the interview"?
that giving him the warnings might adversely affect the rapport."
Mr. Gowdy. So you did consider warning him and decided not
Mr. Gowdy. But you see that McCabe and others did.
Mr. Comey. I see this paragraph in the 302 that they had a
conversation about it. I wasn't present for it, but I see that
they did.
advise him that there were consequences for lying because they,
one, with allowing some other folks the Bureau interviewed to have
them again.
Mr. Gowdy. Is that why you went through White House Counsel
Obama --
the White House complex, we would arrange -- the FBI would arrange
recollection that's what the protocol was. Not that they would
Mr. Gowdy. There's a note that Sally Yates was very upset
about what to do about the apparent false statements that the Vice
President was making publicly and felt that she should've been
Mr. Gowdy. And I think your testimony was, at least once and
possibly twice, she went and met with White House Counsel after
Mr. Gowdy. And she took Mary McCord with her? Does that
ring a bell?
certain she went. It rings a bell that Mary McCord went, but I
And I'll consult with the FBI. If they tell me it's not, I'm
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Mr. Gowdy. You can't answer any part of it? You can't
Mr. Comey. The same answer I gave you earlier, I'm not
constitute obstruction?
Mr. Jordan. Hey, can I get one more question real quick?
Mr. Comey. Not that I'm aware of. Than what you have here
before me?
Mr. Jordan. When you the drafted memo -- I think last time
we talked, you said put together a memo; you would meet with your
top people, go through it, go over it. What kinds of changes were
made? Were there changes made to the memo after you had had those
initialed them and dated them and then shared them with the team.
Mr. Clay. Thank you. And thank you for being here, Mr.
that you did not want to tell the public that the President was
not under investigation. One reason you said was that it would be
before I went to meet with the President on January the 6th. The
around him; and, two, that his conduct as the head of the campaign
Mr. Clay. And you also said that there would be a duty to
this case, as I understand it, special counsel has told Mr. Trump
Justice Department, and I realize that for most of your adult life
investigate the Valerie Plame leak, what are the circumstances and
the chief political adviser, Mr. Rove, to President Bush and that,
Mr. Clay. And how easy would it have been for you to
press, lots and lots of things that, in a good way, make it hard
General Sessions?
question as a civilian.
the reason for the approach that the Justice Department has long
Mr. Comey. I'm certainly not aware and don't remember any
I'm sure there are contacts between senior DOJ officials and FBI
Mr. Johnson, but I just want to say thank you for your service to
this country. I first met you when you became the FBI Director,
and I appreciate what you have done in the area of law enforcement
sources is the day the American people start becoming less safe,"
country. Attacks on the FBI and lying about its work will do 60
like to ask you about the politicized process through which the
promise, both so that future human beings will trust us and also
occupation, and the family of the person who is the source now.
answer in the particular, and so I would have to give you the same 61
human sources?
lose a human being who could tell you what they saw, what they
heard, what they found, but the knock-on effects are more severe
Department of Justice?
Mr. Comey. They are among the most important documents and
warrants treating them very, very carefully, but beyond that, they
with Congress ever, with the exception of the FISA -- the FISA
considerations --
number of the reasons that I have said earlier, but I can't speak
risk sources and methods that are vital to protecting the United
puts literal lives in danger of our agents, our sources, and our
disclosing FISA sources and methods can cause damage to future FBI
counterintelligence efforts?
the bad guys find out how we do things, they're able to defeat us
well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event.
Maybe he did; maybe he didn't. We may never know all of the facts 67
assessments that you made reference to. And so I can only answer
in a general sense, which is any time the President runs down the
agencies and for our country in general, which is not to say there
when a President is openly running down the men and women who do
have allowed this fake news to, quote, leak, end quote, into the
public. One last shot at me. Are we living in Nazi Germany, end
and security of the United States, but I imagine their jobs are
I can speak plenty, and you don't want me to talk about leadership
law and law enforcement and the truth, which deeply concerned me
Mr. Comey. No. No, sometimes you have got to smile, or you 69
would cry.
Cohen has been in the headlines quite a bit recently. I won't ask
you any specific questions about his case, but I wanted to clarify
for the record some of the legal and investigative processes that
lend itself to this type of case. President Trump has kept up his
the Trump Tower Moscow project and contact with Russian Government
investigative power.
end quote, quoting Roger Stone in his tweet. And Trump goes on in
President Trump. Nice to know that some people still have guts,
end quote.
this conduct by the President may well be within the scope of the
Thank you.
I was fired, and so anything I know since then about these kind of
believe the FBI was adequately prepared to deal with this type of
threat, meaning from did the FBI have the necessary tools in place
good enough.
Q With the benefit of, you know, time and reflection what
would give you would be classified, and so, for that reason, I
Ms. Hariharan. See, we would have asked you this when you
were here before are the committee, but didn't know about it. I
Ms. Shen. I think we're just going to end our round for the
email that was sent from Peter Strzok to your chief of staff Jim
email addresses for Peter Strzok and your chief of staff, Jim
Mr. Ratcliffe. But you don't have any reason to doubt if the
Mr. Ratcliffe. All right. I'm going to read the content for
the record. It says: Jim, I have the POTUS, hyphen, HRC emails D
recall that?
there had been some type of briefing the day before, with
Hillary Clinton? 76
Mr. Comey. I remember for sure being aware that there were
I'm not certain of that, though, but I was aware that there were
I'm probably going to screw this up, but I can remember I think
on the Affordable Care Act and that she was overseas somewhere and
Mr. Comey. That's all the -- maybe others will come back to
lot, but there were some, but, again, I'm not certain of that.
June 28th, meaning the briefing was June the 27th of 2016, if this
time, June 27th of 2016 was also the date that Attorney General
and the concern we had was about the exposure of his unclassified
that you reviewed, do they reflect that Hillary Rodham Clinton and 78
unclassified server?
emailing her or just replying to an email she sent and that that
conference remarks?
Mr. Comey. Now that you say that actually that refreshes my
to the bad guys that they might have Barack Obama's private cover
that communication, they might not know what they had, and so, I
if you can. I want to just be clear on this and have you turn to
the last sentence, and I'll read it says: That use included an
the emails on or about June the 28th between President Obama and
looking at the emails. The only reason I'm saying it that way is
Mr. Ratcliffe. Well, that's why I'm asking you about the
know what they have if they collected emails that are between
Hillary Rodham -- HRC and, you know, John Smith 97, I don't
they had.
Mr. Ratcliffe. Well, I was going get to that next, but let
days after that that the FBI and the Department of Justice had the
with President Obama. I want to stop the clock and give you an
is accurate.
Mr. Comey. Unless you want me to read the whole 302, I mean,
the 302 in a very long time, but I'm prepared to accept your
June 27th, tarmac meeting between Loretta Lynch and Bill Clinton.
reviewing them. You reviewed them. On June the 30th, your chief
have any -- you just testified you didn't have any conversation
Mr. Comey. Yes. I can't answer that. I can tell you that
there are portions of what I had before me that words have been
classification. 85
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or "Confidential"?
lines have been crossed out, but the -- maybe I should just say
The one dated the 7th of January at 1:42 bears a header and
footer as "Secret." The one dated January 28th bears the header
"Confidential." The one dated February the 8th bears the header
and footer as "Secret." The one dated -- sorry. The one dated
whether the Bureau withheld things when they redacted this for
the FBI.
Mr. Comey. I can't answer that. I can tell you how I viewed
them. But the legal conclusion about the nature of the documents
could remember it, both because I'm an FBI Director and a human
think, that but for the fact that you had been the FBI Director,
you would not have had these discussions with either the
consistent terms.
Mr. Comey. You write something down so you can remember it.
opinion is correct, then you were just -- to the extent you shared
fully, in part because you were using the term "they," and all of
Mr. Comey. I mean, I don't know for sure, but I'm sure -- if
agreement form --
nondisclosure agreement.
with my official duties with the FBI and all official material to
Did I --
with respect to some of the Comey memos, you shared them with
them to my chief of staff and asked him to keep them in his files
at the FBI.
Mr. Comey. These were at the FBI when I left the FBI.
Mr. Ratcliffe. And did you do that while you were still at
Mr. Comey. Yeah. I'm going to answer that -- I'm not going
February 8th?
other members of my legal team that I'm not going to talk about.
about the contents of any conversations with your legal team, but
not members of your legal team received documents that were ever
marked "classified."
can ask anything you want. I'm not going to answer questions
information. And whether they are your counsel or not, I'm trying
that are on them now were added months later, and -- but I'm not
mean material that was classified at the time that you provided it 93
Daniel Richman?
Mr. Comey. The only answer I can give you is the one I gave
To the extent Mr. Richman was part of my legal team, I'm not
Patrick Fitzgerald?
Mr. Jordan. Was the February 14th memo the only one you gave
Mr. Richman?
my legal team.
communicated publicly.
When you gave those to these three individuals, I guess, that are
part of your legal team now, were they part of your legal team
individuals. I'm not commenting one way or the other about any
Mr. Comey. I'm not going to confirm -- I'm not saying I gave
my lawyers.
but that doesn't exist if they were not your attorneys at the
Mr. Comey. Here's what I can do. Before the time those
Mr. Comey. No, I don't, but I'm not going to talk about the
not made and made by DOJ and the FBI in connection with the
Strzok and Lisa Page. I'm trying to determine the level of bias,
individuals who were not authorized to receive it. That's why I'm
Mr. Comey. Excuse me. I'm sorry. I'll try to answer your
Mr. Ratcliffe. Okay. Item 3 says, "I will not reveal by any
by the FBI."
from the FBI to share any of the Comey memos with Daniel Richman?
Mr. Comey. I did not have written authorization from the FBI
publicly. 97
employment agreement?
Mr. Kelley. Why don't you go back and repeat the question
currently led, would not go after White House tapes and that a
Mr. Comey. Because, given the way I've seen the leadership
leadership would not pursue the existence of tapes that would show
the President and I speaking on February the 14th and reflect what
was in my memo.
Mr. Gowdy. Did you really believe that there were tapes of
That was the central problem with this episode; it was my word
against his -- 100
hope there are not tapes. And it occurred to me: Oh, my gosh,
going to do that.
Mr. Comey. Unless the Russians stole them and put them out.
Mr. Gowdy. When she had a meeting with the spouse of the
Mr. Gowdy. So you did not call for special counsel when she
You did not consider calling for special counsel when you saw
for special counsel when she had the meeting with the spouse on
Mr. Gowdy. What I meant to say was you did not call for
special counsel.
under President Trump that you did not trust enough to handle that
case but you did not call for the appointment of special counsel
needed to be pursued.
to see what I saw and to try and pursue the tapes. But I didn't
think that the leadership of DOJ would support them and that
Mr. Gowdy. What was not straightforward about the way they 103
Mr. Gowdy. Well, the memo that Mr. Rosenstein created was,
with the man just in the days before. And so I thought, I can't
Mr. Gowdy. Did you ever tell Deputy Attorney General Sally
were unable to get access to the laptops that the lawyers had used
into 30 and 30. And I said to her, in substance, "At some point
not playing a game with her. There was a point at which we were 104
Mr. Gowdy. Well, I'm going to let Mr. Ratcliffe take back
for special counsel. And there were other instances where, in the
minds of some, you could have but you never did under the Obama
administration. Correct?
different. And the most important particular was I was still the
to assess it.
Mr. Gowdy. One final question. When was Andy McCabe named 105
Mr. Gowdy. Well, from the time you were fired until the time
Mr. Gowdy. So what you just said about you not being there
left off. I was asking you and I believe you answered that you
review process.
Mr. Comey. I did not have any written authorization from the
but that he hadn't done anything and that I hoped I would find a
that -- did President Trump -- as you sit here today, do you have
Mr. Comey. He did. Those were the good old days. He did.
Mr. Meadows?
just two very minor items. And then I'll go into some of the
when they came to your agents, what was your initial response to
their accusations? 109
When they came and made the allegations that they did, what
someone, a case was opened, then it was briefed up. And then the
Deputy Director came and told me about the investigation that had
address that initial concern, but more about a concern about her
and said --
that evidence.
was more about foreign infiltration of a server, why did you spend
the lion's share -- or why did your agents spend the lion's share
from the 302s, that wasn't the focus of your investigation, and
yet that's what they brought to your attention. Why would you
understand what did the Secretary do and what was she thinking.
Mr. Meadows. Yeah, but that's not consistent with the IG's
report, and it's not really consistent with what I've reviewed in 111
many times did you interview Mr. Rucker and Mr. McCullough other
than that initial time that they brought this to your attention?
How many times did you interview them in terms of their concerns?
Mr. Comey. I know you all know this, but the transcript will
contain the word "you." The Director of the FBI does not
Mr. Meadows. How many times did you assign special agents to
to their back-and-forth?
surprise you?
Mr. Comey. I'm going to agree with you, that I never got to 113
about it through our staffs and came to me and said he was going
impacts. And the American people's faith and confidence that that
decision and all the other decisions in the case were made for the
all that was in the news at that point in time with respect to his
wife's campaign and whatnot, I didn't want to take any chance with
this decision that someone would say it was tainted -- I know it's
hard to imagine people would say our decisions were tainted -- but
that our decision was tainted in any way by his involvement in it.
during the Clinton case with any kind of bias. But, again,
there was so much happening at the end of that week that I didn't
have time to sort it out, and so I just wanted him out of it. 114
some point -- so you're saying you were not concerned that he was
Mr. Kelley. Will you let him finish his answer, please?
let him --
Mr. Meadows. No, you made that you clear. You had already 115
answered that.
Fusion GPS and Perkins Coie and when you knew what. And I guess I
Mr. Gowdy said, "When did you learn that Fusion GPS was hired
by Perkins Coie?" And your response was, "I never learned that.
Fusion GPS was hired by Perkins Coie? Because maybe learning and
being informed are two different things. Were you informed prior?
Mr. Comey. I was not trying to slice the onion thinly here.
I don't remember ever hearing the name "Fusion GPS" or the names
"Perkins Coie" or "Coie." I don't even know how to say that word.
on one side, then on the other side. I don't remember them ever
document that was just released by the FBI, have you read that or
Mr. Comey. Yes. The thing that says "Annex A" at the top?
Mr. Meadows. Yeah. And when it talks about that you were
for the dossier -- I think those are the words, "private client."
Mr. Comey. No, those aren't the words. You ought to get it
Mr. Meadows. Well, you were using -- did you use the
Mr. Meadows. What did you use the two pages for?
classified at the TS/SCI level. And this was one of the annexes
Mr. Comey. There are a variety of annexes. This was not any
Mr. Meadows. All right. So, when you saw this, who did you
Mr. Meadows. I didn't say you knew. Who did you think it
curious that you would not say, "Who's the private client?"
struggling a little.
firm, which law firm, those kinds of things. And I don't remember
being told.
committee -- and I want to take you -- and that's why I was asking
notation that a private client is there and that you didn't -- you
you --
Mr. Meadows. Counselor, you can quantify it any way that you
want. You get paid big bucks to figure it out. So what I'm
saying, it does matter, and that's why I'm asking the question.
Director Comey -- sir, when did you find out that the DNC, Perkins
Coie, Fusion GPS, any of the above, when were you told -- were you
ever told prior to you being fired that they had either directly
"Remember, Michael Cohen only became a 'Rat' after the FBI did
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE! Why didn't they break into the DNC to get the
this moment -- for the FBI, the rule of law, and the truth," end
of quote.
President Trump has tweeted many times attacking the FBI and
has a section in its procedures that lays out all the approvals
that are required and the procedures that are necessary if you're
lawyer's office.
And the notion that the President of the United States, who
Mr. Cummings. I don't know how much contact you've had with
agents, but you just said you felt that you had to defend the FBI.
Do you have any way of gauging the impact of such tweets on the
because it --
and it inspires.
contempt for the rule of law and the institutions that this
in that sense.
And it inspires them and reminds them of the oath they took
independent people.
Mr. Cummings. You know, Mr. Comey, Martin Luther King has a
becomes betrayal.
that the rule of law matters, and that the truth matters.
It's great and wonderful and messy. But there's a set of things
or their job or being tweeted about, don't speak up. I don't know
question is not whether the storm will end; the question is, where
will we be when the storm ends? What will we have? And will we 123
things that are happening right now will not be corrected during
and it seems as if the guardrails are being tossed aside and all
We are going to be okay. I'm asked all over the country that
that up.
the rest of us and whether we have the courage to risk our jobs
That will cabin the damage and reduce it, but, in the long
that we look at and say, look at the progress we made after this.
Earth knows this better than you, but when little girls were
giant stirred, and we got a Voting Rights Act and a Civil Rights
It's up and down with us, up and down with us. The
inflection back up depends upon the giant waking up. And that's
values statement.
harm and the concern to national security when the President makes
these kinds of statements, like the tweets that I just read you?
corrupt and out to get the President of the United States, that
the United States. And they believe it because he's said it over
term, that the FBI and the Justice Department will not be trusted
courtroom where they say, "I found this in the left dresser drawer
my concern about our safety. And that's what worries the FBI
Mr. Cummings. Mr. Comey, let me tell you, I've sat on the
Board of Visitors for the Naval Academy for 13 years, and the
the midshipmen, and I see all these young men and women who are
willing to die for their country. I mean, these kids are only 18,
don't guard it, I think it's like anything else; you will have
And so I want to thank you very much for all you've done.
And I know this has been at times -- you can say what you want,
but it has been difficult at times, because we've seen each other
[Recess.] 127
[2:10 p.m.]
order. They did not have to do that, and I appreciate very much
Would you let the Director see two exhibits that I may be
IG report.
Mr. Comey. Yes, I see 05-04. How many lines up? I'm sorry.
Mr. Gowdy. Yeah. I'm going to skip that and just hit the
Strzok: What?
finish MYE. 128
going to jump around, but that's just because there are a couple
false statement and you confront them with it and say, "I know
that's a lie." Have you lost the right to prosecute the person if
don't see how you can lose the right -- now, you may not -- it may
not have any jury appeal. I'll grant you that. And you may 129
have you lost anything if someone lies to you and you confront
them in the interview with the fact that you know it's a lie?
false statement.
aside jury appeal, lay aside whether or not you'd exercise your
you know whether the agents said, "General Flynn, we got exactly
what you said verbatim, verbatim. It's a lie. Why are you
That was the question that I think you and Deputy Director
McCabe said you had going into the interview: Why is he lying?
Did the agents confront him with the fact that they knew it was a
getting the question answered about the why he's lying, even to
this day, and so I don't think the interview got to that point, in
had uttered and repeated them back to him. What I don't know is
whether they said, "General Flynn, we know exactly what you said
verbatim, every word of it. Who told you to call the Russian
Ambassador? Who did you report to after that call? Do you know?"
Because your testimony was it's not about the Logan Act, and
Mr. Comey. Yes, our focus was not the Logan Act. It was the
Mr. Gowdy. So why not confront him and say, "We know you're
directed you to call the Ambassador? Who did you report to? Who
specifically told you what to address in that phone call with the
Federal court. So I don't think they ever got to that place where
Mr. Gowdy. Do you know whether they ever confronted him with
words from the transcript to make clear to him that they were 131
about that.
of you. I think it's towards the bottom of the page and maybe the
Mr. Gowdy. I gave you our copy. Towards the end -- it may
don't -- since they're not here, I don't have a chance to ask them
meant what I told her that, at some point, I'm going to call for
our effort to get the laptops. That was the sticking point. We
from the law firm that had deleted some emails and printed others
to produce.
have some recollection. Yeah, I don't know for sure. I'll give
you the full answer. I have some recollection that one of the
of the servers. And there was an issue about whether one of them
had been straight with us, I think, about whether -- what he knew,
Bureau and you agreed with that statement. Does that sound
Mr. Ratcliffe about who got immunity and what form of immunity it
Mr. Gowdy. How does the Bureau decide who gets charged with
Mr. Comey. No. I was fired on May the 9th. I have no idea.
think that's the name that the analysts use for that material.
IC assessment?
at least some of the material that Steele had collected was in the
called annex A.
Mr. Gowdy. Which is why I'm trying to dance around it, and
Mr. Gowdy. There's one word in the email that I want to ask
you about.
this last time. The Bureau began an effort -- the information was
lots of spokes off of that, and so that was from a credible source 137
the entire thing, see how many of those sources we could make our
then I won't give you the name, just the four individuals.
Crossfire Hurricane? 138
Mr. Comey. I think that was the code name for the
yes. 139
[2:27 p.m.]
Mr. Gowdy. And you do not recall seeing the phrase "Trump
Mr. Comey. Well, they were all people with some connection
wrong about the dates, but I don't think it's accurate to say all
Now, it may be more accurate to say just what you said, that
all four either were or at some point had been associated with the
Mr. Gowdy. In late July of 2016, did the Bureau have any
within that.
Mr. Gowdy. Is there any reason the Bureau could not or did
not give a defensive briefing to candidate Trump that you may want
campaign's life? Does the Bureau ever do that? Do you ever give
defensive briefings?
Mr. Gowdy. But you don't recall whether or not -- did you
Mr. Gowdy was just on, I'm just trying to understand how that
A Then-candidate Trump?
Q Then-candidate Trump.
A I'm not going to answer the hypo, but I can answer the
defensive briefing.
then-candidate Trump?
A You're separating --
time period.
A Got it.
it was opened. I'm just asking you, not connected, but during
Papadopoulos was?
where the FBI has told me not to answer those kind of questions.
Q Okay.
really value your expertise, not just when you were the Director
available of the FISC is now aware that there is this other court
don't think you rapid-fire. You analyze things before you choose
before the FISC. It's not generally the agent that's worked the
Mr. Kelley. Just to be clear for the record, when you say
since 9/11 about whether there were ways to streamline the FISA
the importance of getting the FISA court its own space, which
authorities generally.
drafting and review authority out to the FBI field offices and
the FISA process, you know how high the standards are. That there
was a danger that, in pushing it out too much to the field, you'd
Along the same lines of FISA, when you were the Director -- I
think you answered this in our last session. By the time a FISA
What is the normal flow process for a FISA, to the best that
you recall? I mean, you can make it an example where it's coming
from the field or from within headquarters. I'm just curious, the
and people immediately below you are really looking to make sure
that it's gotten some of these other lower levels of review that
the other things you have on your plate as the Director of the
actually had a live FISA in front of me, I could walk you through
worked in tandem by agents and lawyers within the FBI. And then
summary of the FISA to understand where it was and then could see
is, there was a fairly robust process once it got over to the
the ones that interacted directly with the FISA Court, would 147
the street. And I didn't get the sense there was much change
between --
are some other things I can think of that are also very, very
Q Okay.
Congress know that there were these statutes that the Department
A "This case"?
A Got it.
A Texts.
they thought they were talking about. And really it depended what
you brought to the table, as to what you walked away thinking that
Several witnesses were asked about the affair that they had.
And the response to that issue by some of the people that were in
the effect, "Well, as long as they were doing their work, I really
And I realize that the FBI -- we are not the morality police,
and told Mr. Strzok's supervisor about this affair -- if that had
been taken more seriously and Mr. Strzok told to knock it off or
not been the trove of texts that they turned out to be and
public office? Or, I mean, when did you learn about it? And what
was your position -- or what would your position have been, as the
which may tell you that as long as people aren't in the same
supervisory chain they can do whatever they want with each other,
Q Thank you.
that? 151
A Uh-huh.
Mr. Strzok?
about that. I'm just -- what do you know about the timing or the
it, but, most importantly, found that there was not -- I was going
that the delay was reflective of any kind of bias either for or
Q Was it examined?
Q Ever.
the laptop was recovered as part of the search warrant in New York
and that the content of it in that image was shared and exploited. 152
Q Okay.
meeting on October 27th with the Midyear Exam team about the
Reform, majority.
what had been found or what they believe was on the Weiner laptop.
[2:48 p.m.]
A Okay.
Q And --
from reading the IG's report, that there was conversation between
the New York office and headquarters in late September about the
find on the Weiner laptop and that there was not action taken
said, "Let's go," and the question was, what's the reason for the
late September could have been acted on then and not waited on
Q Did you -- the IG report also says that Peter Strzok was
A As of September 28th?
Q Yes.
Q So, when you found out on October 27th, were you made
aware that Andrew McCabe had known about the emails since
September 28th?
Q So, when you found out on October 27th, did you inquire
of the Midyear Exam team why they had not investigated the Anthony
Weiner laptop?
that I just laid out. I think I, at some point, maybe during that
morning briefing, said: When did we find this out, and what have
A Sorry, go ahead.
why nothing had been done with the Weiner laptop since late
you for no -- for the Weiner laptop not being investigated when
wanted him out of the conversations about what to do about it, and
Q Who gave you the explanation for why nothing had been
done with the Weiner laptop since the Midyear Examination team had
more people, that the variety of reasons that had led to the
that I think were at the meeting, but it was from that group of
fair to say?
and said: We have had problems with the technology; something was 157
sent down that was corrupted; the team was disbanded; people
the FBI express concern to you about the scope of the search
A The scope of the search warrant for the warrant that the
looking at the emails, you would want to look at the emails at the
Q What about the end, would you make the same comment? I
after, you know, there was a discovery that there was something
that, but I don't know how you would -- I just don't know is the
answer. I just don't know how you would shape the search warrant
something, I don't know how you would shape the search warrant's
Q Do you think that was the only thing valid for the
search warrant in scope was the day she started, the day she left
as Secretary of State?
have got questions I'll probably jump a little bit. Where did you
last time you were here, you testified that you had an
willful misconduct, one; and, two, that it had never been charged
once in 100 years and never convicted under. So I got that from
that's what they were told by the FBI -- I'm sorry, by Main
rely on anybody else to characterize that for me, but I don't know
Mr. Comey. I believe that's across the line the FBI told me
Mr. Comey. So I can give you this answer. One of the things
Presidential campaign?
don't want to give them, and so I'm sure the FBI maybe could
they were confined to these are the bad guys out there, the things
they tried to do, and the kind of things you ought to be aware of
ran them and brought in the experts from around the community. As
when it later became clear that the FBI had concerns about
President Trump?
Mr. Comey. For the same reason that my general counsel was
not -- you're going to touch pretty close to him and his campaign,
and you would want to be very, very thoughtful about how you did
think we talked about earlier, and those intel briefings they got.
uses the term, is specific to warn you about someone who may be
person who might be briefed. The ones that the DNI arrange for
are the broader ones saying: Look, here's what the bad guys do
the two.
defensive briefing?
a defensive briefing?
Mr. Comey. No, same answer. They both got the general 165
briefings given?
we're getting short on time during this hour. I believe the last
time you were here 10 days ago, the subject of the FBI policy on 166
you to read it all right now, but I would like to direct your
considering." And then so I guess I would ask, you know, did you 167
A No.
A Yes.
A Yes, I do.
stated earlier something to the effect I wrote down here that you
case. And I would like you to turn just to, while you're looking
back and forth with that person. I don't remember being told that
were marked secret, but I don't remember ever being told that an
not that the adversary got into Hillary Clinton's system. That's
A No.
going to understand what you and I are talking about. I never saw
any evidence -- and if you have it, I would love to see it -- that
server. This is about people out the spokes of the wheel, one of 171
the persons who got emails from her had their system hacked, and
view of the case at all. I didn't know that -- and I don't even
by a foreign actor, and as I understand it, you did not know that,
that was secret. I did not know, and it wouldn't change my view,
but I didn't know, at least I don't think I did, that there was
had one quick followup question. I believe last round there was
believe at one point you said that you did not -- the FBI did not 172
Q And I believe you also said that, not only did they not
A Correct.
around were, and so you risk both of those harms by alerting the
there any other considerations that you had that might lead you to
Ms. Shen. Okay. Thank you. That's the end of our round.
Ms. Sachsman Grooms. So thank you very much. We're done for 173
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Regional and International Relations
Oman: No Gulf-wide union for us Dahlia Kholaif writes on the fate of the Saudi proposal of a union including the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council states following the Omani rejection of the idea.
Gulf widens as Iran returns from cold Ian Black examines the failure of Saudi Arabia to push for its union proposal during the Gulf Cooperation Council summit held in Kuwait last week.
Bahrain looking forward to Gulf Union – King Habib Toumi reports on the Bahraini king's enthusiastic support of a union between the six Gulf states.
A summary of the 34th GCC summit communiqué The communiqué issued by the Gulf Cooperation Council at the end of the summit held in Kuwait, which focuses on relations with Iran, economic integration, Egypt, Syria, and Palestine.
Saudi Arabia and Iran must end their proxy war in Syria Fawaz Gerges argues that peace talks on Syria will not succeed without reaching a compromise between the two Gulf states.
Gulf Arab leaders urge Iran to prove its goodwill Rania El Gamal maintains that the language used by the Gulf Cooperation Council towards Iran during the summit held in Kuwait has softened from last year.
Qatari-funded fuel enters Gaza to ease power crisis Nidal al-Mughrabi reports on the arrival of fuel, paid for by Qatar, in Gaza.
Reports and Opinions
Relief aids Gulf nations' soft power push Ismael Naar argues that the Gulf states have been boosting their political profile through foreign aid.
Saudi activist 'sentenced to lashes and jail' Omar al-Saeed, a member of the Saudi Civil and Political Rights Associations, is sentenced for prison and lashes for calling for a constitutional monarchy and speaking about human rights violations.
Two Guantanamo prisoners transferred to Saudi Arabia A news report on the transfer of Saad Muhammed Qahtani and Hamood Abdulla Hamood to Saudi custody.
Saudi religious leader condemns suicide attacks The Saudi grand mufti condemns suicide bombings as grave crimes and sins.
Gulf chill over UK fighter sales Richard Norton-Taylor and Nick Hopkins examine the British prime minister's efforts to convince Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to buy British Typhoon jets.
Crisis in Yemen
Yemen wedding hit by deadly air strike At least thirteen people were killed by an air strike suspected to be carried out by a US drone.
Death toll from US strike on Yemeni wedding reaches 17 An update on the death toll of the air strike on a wedding convoy.
Yemenis demand US apologize for deadly wedding strike The relatives of Yemeni civilians killed in a drone strike demand an apology and compensation.
Yemen TV airs cold-blooded Al Qaida assault Yemen TV broadcasts horrific footage of the attack on the Ministry of Defense hospital last week.
Yemen says air strike targeted al Qaeda leaders A Yemeni official asserts that the wedding procession targeted last Thursday was mistaken for al-Qaeda convoy.
Drone strikes must end, Yemen's parliament says Hakim Almasmari reports on the Yemeni parliament's vote against US drone strikes, following t fatal strike on a wedding convoy last week.
Insight: In Yemen, al Qaeda gains sympathy amid U.S. drone strikes Yara Bayoumy reflects on the sympathy with al-Qaeda in Yemen due to the US drone strikes, which claimed the lives of many civilians in the country.
Japanese diplomat stabbed in Yemen kidnap bid: source The second secretary at the Japanese embassy in Sanaa suffers several wounds during a kidnap attempt.
Migrant Workers
Qatar to publish report into claims of abuse of World Cup migrant workers Martin Chulov writes on the report investigating claims of abuse of migrant workers to be published by Qatar in the next few weeks.
Saudi Arabia migrant expulsions: 'They beat us. I want to warn others not to go' Elissa Jobson reports on the treatment of Ethiopian workers in the kingdom.
Charity sets up Yemeni training centre for journalists Roy Greenslade blogs on the MBI Al Jaber Media Institute, established by a Saudi businessman Mohamed Al Jaber in Sanaa, to train journalists.
Al Jazeera denies report its Cairo office was raided The Qatari channel denies a report that claimed one of its closed offices in Cairo was raided and that eleven Qatari citizens were arrested.
Human Rights
Kuwait: Court Deals Blow to Free Speech Human Rights Watch deplores the Kuwaiti Constitutional Court's rejection of a challenge of an article in the penal code for its conflict with free speech guarantees in the constitution.
Bahrain – Imprisoned human rights defender Zainab Al-Khawaja harassed while receiving medical care The Gulf Center for Human Rights expresses its concern over the activist's health and ill-treatment while in detention.
"حوار المنامة": طمأنة أميركية للحلفاء بشأن إيران مسقط ترفض فكرة الاتحاد الخليجي ودرع الجزيرة
An analysis of the Manama Dialogue, a security forum held in Bahrain, and Oman`s rejection of the Saudi union proposal and of the expansion of the Peninsula Shield Force.
مصادر القلق في أوساط الدفاع والأمن
Jamil Mattar analyzes the Omani response to Saudi Arabia`s union proposal during the Manama Dialogue.
قمة الكويت تتستر على الانقسامات الخليجية
The Gulf Cooperation Council summit, held in Kuwait, turns a blind eye to divisions among the Gulf states.
دفع سعودية لفكرة الاتحاد في غياب الملك: ترحيب خليجي بالاتفاق النووي
A news report on the Gulf Cooperation Council summit, and Saudi Arabia`s union proposal.
القمة الخليجية اليوم: الاتحاد وهم أم حقيقة؟
An article on the feasibility of a currency or customs union among the Gulf states.
إيران والقمة الخليجية
Mohammed Kraishan analyzes differences and divisions among the Gulf Cooperation Council states with regard to Iran.
السعودية تتراجع امام ايران في الخليج
An editorial on the increasing rift between Saudi Arabia and Oman in light of the former`s efforts to contain Iran.
السعودية تلوح بقطع مساعدات مجلس التعاون الخليجي عن عمان
Ahmed al-Masri writes on the Saudi threats to cut off aid provided by the Gulf Cooperation Council states to Oman.
القمة الخليجية تفتتح أعمالها اليوم: "الاتحاد" المؤجل
Haifa Zaiter reflects on the Gulf Cooperation Council summit, and the Omani rejection of Saudi hegemony.
مجلس التعاون الخليجي: تفكك قبل الوحدة
Madawi al-Rasheed writes on the fragmentation of the Gulf Cooperation Council before the union.
السعودية وإسرائيل: تحالف الكارهين
Thuray Asi analyzes the Saudi-Israeli alliance.
السيد والرئيس وبينهما السعودية
Alaa al-Mawla examines the positions of the Lebanese president and the Secretary General of Hizballah towards Saudi Arabia.
أحلام الإمبراطورية السعودية على أنقاض دمشق
Issam Zayat examines the Saudi imperial dreams at the expense of the destruction of Syria.
موت معلن في السعودية
Noura bin Afish writes on the execution of prisoners in Saudi Arabia.
السعودية: ملتزمون العمل مع الأمم المتحدة لإصلاح مجلس الأمن
The Saudi crown prince asserted the kingdom`s commitment to reform the Security Council in conjunction with the United Nations.
فرص التحالف الشيعي الخليفي في البحرين
Abbas Bousafwan argues that the Shi`a in the Gulf states are not one homogenous group with unified interests and aspirations, and that there is the possibility of an alliance between the Bahraini crown prince and some Shi`a Islamists in the country.
البحرين: 1000 يوم ثورة
Ahmed Youssef marks the thousandth day of revolution in Bahrain.
تواصل محاكمة `الخلية الإخوانية` في الإمارات
A news report on the resumption of the trial of members of the "Muslim Brotherhood cell" in the United Arab Emirates.
اليمن: إطلاق سراح صحافية هولندية وزوجها بعد 6 أشهر من الاختطاف
Khalid Hamadi reports on the release of a Dutch journalist and her husband who were kidnapped in Yemen six months ago.
العثور على جثة مسؤول في الشرطة اليمنية مذبوحاً
The Yemeni authorities found the body of an officer in the Yemeni army.
اليمن: الدولة المدنية وليست الفدرالية هي الحل
`Abd Al-Wahhab Al-Omrani argues that a civil state, rather than federalism, is the solution for the Yemeni crisis.
البرلمان اليمني يصوت بمنع استخدام الطائرات الأمريكية بدون طيار لملاحقة المدنيين بشبهة الانتماء للقاعدة
The Yemeni parliament votes against the use of US drones to target al-Qaeda affiliated suspects.
في اليمن: `القاعدة` تكسب التعاطف بسبب الغارات الأمريكية
Yara Bayoumy reflects on the sympathy with al-Qaeda in Yemen due to the US drone strikes, which have claimed the lives of many civilians in the country.
اليمن يبث صوراً مروعة لتفجير وزارة الدفاع وقتل الضحايا بدم بارد
Yemen TV broadcasted horrific pictures of the explosion that targeted the Ministry of Defense hospital last week.


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Castlewood Canyon, part 2
August 24
Rim Rock / Creek Bottom Trail Loop
Trailhead: West Entrance Trailhead (Castlewood Canyon State Park)
Distance: 4 miles (easy)
What's a better way to spend a lucky day off than hiking basically every trail in a nearby state park?? Castlewood Canyon is about 20 minutes away from our new apartment, so I've been itching to explore it as much as I can. With most of the trails under 4 miles, I figured I might as well do a few of them! My second hike of the day was on the west side of the park - which is more "rugged" in that it has gravel roads and pit toilets. It meant I only saw 3 people the entire hike!


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It's such an honor to see my artwork on the cover of Washington Square Review again. I loved creating this octopus embroidery! Thank you so much to the editors who commissioned this piece. The poet Javier Zamora and other fantastic writers have work in this issue, and I can't wait to pour through it. I hope to see you at the journal's launch party this Friday, April 29th at 7pm at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writing House. There will be readings by Jeremy Michael Clark, Andrew Mangan, and Kamilah Aisha Moon, contributors to the nationally distributed literary journal. There will also be octopus temporary tattoos, drawn by me. Enjoy!
Category: Poetry
Rogue Agent Featured Artist
I had the honor of being the featured artist in Issue 15 of Rogue Agent! Many thanks to Jill Khoury and Jen Stein for making this happen.
The Grief Diaries
Today I have a new poem in the latest issue of The Grief Diaries. Click here to read the poem and here to check out artwork and writing by Ira Huff, Jonathan May, John Sibley Williams, Katia Noyes, Tanya Couch, and Maia Evrona.
The Grief Diaries has an all-female editorial board that aims to publish work by and for communities who are often underrepresented in the arts—women, artists of color, members of the LGBTQ community, disabled persons, etc. So, I am especially proud to be part of this publication. Thanks again to Carlie Hoffman and the editors!
Brooklyn Poets Audio Recording
Many thanks to Jason Koo for adding this audio recording of my poem "Remembering What the Body Is" to the Brooklyn Poets Soundcloud Archive. This poem was featured when I was the Brooklyn Poet of the Week in April 2014. Check out the article here.


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SAMANTHA BEATTIE, Staff Reporter Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 Inclusionary zoning would allow municipalities to force developers to create affordable housing units. However, many city councillors and housing advocates say if the province keeps its draft legislation as is it will miss an opportunity. A homeless shelter is the first place Fazanah Khair Mohammad, her husband… Read more »
Tag: planning
Unilever/East Harbour Development Community Consultation Meeting
City Planning is holding another community consultation meeting on First Gulf's application and Master Plan for the East Harbour development in the Unilever Precinct. This Master Plan covers an area of 60 acres – 38 acres which are owned by First Gulf and 20 acres owned by the City of Toronto. The focus of this… Read more »
City of Toronto consulting on laneway suites
The City's laneway suites study called Changing Lanes gets underway with a public consultation meeting on Thursday, November 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. The study will consider permitting laneway suites in Toronto and East York. A laneway suite is a dwelling unit… Read more »
Social Inclusion in Planning
Listen to my speech at Toronto and East York Community Council November 14th on item TE28.5 (1182 King Street West and 1221 King Street West -Zoning Amendment Application – Final Report) "Social inclusion is so important, I want to thank everybody for raising that…You shouldn't give up on social inclusion as part of planning." "Whatever… Read more »


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I have an unfortunate habit of settling into bed and cuddling up next to whatever is on Austin Time Warner Cable channel 62: Bravo. A gaping maw of vapidity. A complete vacuum of substance. Scandals about pet food and crown molding! A bustier of coffee filters! Number 124 of 513 episodes of Law and Order!
The new Salman Rushdie novel idles on my nightstand, collecting dust alongside my good intentions of learning Portuguese and watching PBS. Sorry, Sal, Kathy Griffin's on.


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