Well, Senator, I would not advise believing everything you read in the media. Were you consulted? And I'm consulted on every single decision. I'm the decision maker for the department. And We all serve at the pleasure of the President. And we have the prerogative to make those decisions. What was the recommendation? Did you personally approve Mr. Hawkes decision? Dismissal, yes or no? (03:58–04:00)
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