Congress is not acting like an independent body working for the benefit of the United States. It doesn't look like it's on our side. I would say unambiguously and without any question whatsoever, Matt Gates is not blackmailed by anybody. And there are a number of other people, your Tom Coddens, et cetera who don't have any influence beyond trying to do a good job.

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