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Q So for the entirety of that time, you were -- your primary role was at the Gates Foundation. Is that right? A Yeah. I mean, I was doing the whole mix of things I do, but, yes, at all times since 2008 that's been my primary role. Q And you were not -- you didn't have a formal job at Microsoft during the time you knew Mr. Epstein. Is that right? A No. Q And at this point philanthropy is your full-time endeavor. Is that right? A That's right. For some of the energy innovation work, I use private investment vehicles and even the foundation itself often uses investments as part of its overall strategy, but the work -- the aim of the work is philanthropic. Q Thank you. And, again, we'll get deeper into this a little bit later, but I just want to do a high level -- Mr. Lynch. We can hear the question -- we can hear the answer. We can't hear the questions at all. Thank you. Mr. Emmer. We've had another member join. Can they please announce themselves for the record? Mr. Timmons. William Timmons, South Carolina Fourth Congressional District. BY MR. SPECTRE: Q Mr. Gates, when did you first meet Jeffrey Epstein? A It was in January 2011 that I had a dinner with him. Q And was that at Mr. Epstein's home? A His home in New York, yes. Q Can you describe the circumstances that led you to attending that dinner? A Dr. Nikolic, who worked for me, said that since I was out in New York I might be