Although I will say I don't think he was occupying the same sort of role of diplomatic prominence during that period, but he was clearly advising the administration on foreign policy during, during the first term. But, but look, the, The oversight and investigations muscles in Congress generally have atrophied. I mean, that the, the Republicans in office right now are living in fear of the White House. They're not going to impose any accountability or transparency. (28:52–28:59)
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