Mr. Chairman, I've taken the position from the very beginning that these proceedings are discriminatory. Many of the proceedings taking place—with all respect to you, sir—are out of order. The entire proceedings are out of order, as I think the committee will probably find to their embarrassment when it comes before the House, if it ever does come before the House. When I feel that way, I don't know how I can possibly support a motion to pay $40,000 for witness fees.
I have to tell you, I'm genuine about this. I really think these entire proceedings have become incredibly political. The timing of what goes on is obvious. In my heart, there's just no way in a million years I'm going to support paying $40,000 to witnesses to appear at proceedings that shouldn't be taking place in the first place. It's a complete waste of taxpayers' money.