>> this was the analysis of the fsoc. fsoc and staff prepared very details assessments of what the consequences would be for the u.s. financial system of the failure of one of these firms. >> it's interesting. that's not the answer that we get from the insurance side of this, the company side of this. did you solicit any information from them or fsbs information and try to analyze that. >> we have detailed information from the companies? >> you got outside information? >> absolutely. part of the designation process in stage three of the designation process, there have been details interactions with the companies. they have provided information. they have had every opportunity to weigh in and to offer their views of -- >> if i could interrupt for a second.