HOUSE OVERSIGHT 012600 08/31/2607 13;04 FAX 5618021787 USA() WPB FL Ms. August 31, 2007 Page 2 epos evidence linking him or her to the commission of a crime and who, in the judgment of the prosecutors, is a putative defendant. This letter constitutes an invitation to you to testify on your own behalf before the grand jury about matters under investigation. Of course, you are not required to appear before the grand jury. The decision whether to do so is a voluntary matter which is entirely up to you. The grand jury, if in fact it learns of this opportunity afforded to you, will be instructed not to draw any adverse inference from your failure to appear should you decide not to accept this invitation. You mustfurther understand that should you decide to testify, your testimony could be used against you if any criminal charges should be flied against you. Should you decide to appear before the grand jury, you will have the same rights and obligations as any non-immonized grand jury witness. Specifically, You may refuse to answer any question if a truthful answer to the question would tend to incriminate you. You have the right to stop answering questions at any time. Anything you say maybe used against you at the grand jury or in a subsequent legal proceeding. The grand jury will permit. you a reasonable opportunity to ..stop . outside the grand jury room to consult with your attorney, if you so desire, at any point during the testimony you give, Please be further advised that the giving of false testimony before the grand jur3r will subject -you to a prosecution for perjury in addition to the violations set forth above. As a target of a grand jury investigation who has been asked to appear before the grand jury, you may wish to retain the services of an attorney. If you =not afford the services of independent counsel, the Court may be able to appoint Counsel to represent you. If you would like the United States to ask the Court to appoint