Before you answer that question, Mr. Bateman, that's an area of questioning.... The party that you might support or the political party or parties that you might contribute to is stated to be outside the scope of questions that should be asked at this committee, but that's one of those questions I will put to you and your good wisdom. You can choose not to answer it, and I can't imagine that it would reflect badly upon you, or you can choose to go ahead and answer it. It's up to you entirely, sir.
On November 20th, 2013. See this statement in context.