Here we're asserting confidentiality over the audio. Not confidentiality, but protection of the audio in a criminal investigation. An interview, not a staff meeting. Okay, thank you. Let me move on. Your May 15 letter also relies on the argument that producing the audio tapes would affect the Department's ability to obtain vital cooperation in high profile criminal investigations. in particular in investigations where the voluntary cooperation of White House officials is exceedingly important. Is it your testimony that a White House official would voluntarily cooperate in a criminal investigation? (02:10–02:26)
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