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I am deeply disappointed in the lack of professionalism displayed by the committee today. We engaged for months with the committee's majority staff in an effort to facilitate a fair, voluntary transcribed interview. Unfortunately, that good faith was met with premeditated political misdirection by the committee which served Mr. Black with subpoenas in an unprecedented manner after less than an hour of questioning and before they even asked a single question about his payments to Epstein. Mr. Black came here voluntarily to assist the committee. This was nothing more than a planned political stunt. Mr. Epstein had no involvement with any NDAs, whether they exist or not. Let me reiterate, the committee did not ask a single question about the legitimate payments to Epstein for professional services on tax and estate matters. I want to be clear, as Mr. Black said in his opening statement, he never abused a woman, he never was with an underage woman, he never engaged in sex trafficking, he never paid Epstein for access to women, he was never blackmailed by Epstein. Mr. Black had no knowledge of any of Epstein's heinous conduct. Thank you. [Witness and counsel leave the room.] Mr. Ashworth. For the record, counsel did not engage with the committee or indicate to the committee any -- or provide any indication that Mr. Black would not testify or answer questions related to nondisclosure agreements. Furthermore, for the first time on Monday, counsel for Mr. Black stated to the committee that he may not answer questions related to personal relationships. During that meeting, committee counsel indicated that there would be no limitations on scope for this interview. Furthermore, committee counsel has consistently indicated to Mr. Black's counsel that there would be no time or scope limitations on this interview. Majority staff questions is finished. I understand that the minority would like to