So basically, there's not a manual when you come into the legislature to actually put on the hat of an investigator. But we've had investigative committees in the past, and The precedent has always been that we conduct our interviews behind closed doors. And the reason being is we think witnesses are more willing to come in quicker without the spotlight being shown on them and are more candid and conversational with us. (15:21–15:26)
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