Perhaps I can provide a bit of context. Obviously, I and the entire House administration are available to provide advice and support not only to the Speaker but to all members. The Speaker also, of course, has his own staff that he can rely upon for advice. We, the House administration and I, provide advice on mainly procedural and administrative matters. The Speaker's office would perhaps be better positioned to provide advice to the Speaker on more partisan or party matters.
To answer your question directly, Mr. Cooper, no, I was not consulted.