Mr. Chairman, I have a point of order. You'll tell me whether my comments are relevant or not.
Mr. Wiersema said, and I quote:
Mr. Chairman, I was a participant in the mid-February 2004 meeting [...] While it was not my role in the meeting to command any particular recommendation or decision by those responsible, my position on the accounting for the amounts in question was not only clear, it was the source of the tension on the issue. It likely was also the reason the meeting was called.
Ms. Cartwright, Assistant Secretary, Accountability in Government, said that Mr. Wiersema had lied. The latter had wanted to respond, but there was no time left.
I'd like to ask you whether he can respond to that comment that his statements were false. I believe this is important for the committee.