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of the United States Code, section 1001, to answer questions from Congress truthfully. This also applies to questions posed by congressional staff in this interview. Do you understand? Ms. Bondi. Yes. Mr. Emmer. If at any time you knowingly make false statements, you could be subject to criminal prosecution. Do you understand? Ms. Bondi. Yes. Mr. Emmer. This includes both knowingly providing false testimony but also stating you do not recall or remember something when, in fact, you do. Do you understand? Ms. Bondi. Yes. Mr. Emmer. Furthermore, you cannot tell half-truths or exclude information necessary to make statements accurate. You are required to provide all information that would make your response truthful. A deliberate failure to disclose information can constitute a false statement. Do you understand? Ms. Bondi. Yes. Mr. Emmer. Is there any reason you are unable to provide truthful testimony in today's interview? Ms. Bondi. No. Mr. Emmer. Please note that if you wish to assert a privilege over any statement today, that assertion must comply with the rules of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Pursuant to that, Committee rule 16(c)(1) states, "For the Chair to consider assertions of privilege over testimony or statements, witnesses or entities must clearly state the specific privilege being asserted and the reason for the assertion on or before the scheduled date of testimony or appearance." Do you understand?