in completing this matter. a key phrase of mr. martin's assistance is to review allegations that this committee violated due process rights for rules atatching to representative waupters. in addition, mr. martin was asked to address whether recusal of any members of the committee should be considered and when would be the most appropriate time for his recommendations regard regular cusal. mr. martin has informed the committee he has reviewed tens of thousands of pages of documents and has interviewed current and former committee members as well as current and former committee staff. each current and former committee member and current employee who was requested for interview fully cooperated with mr. martin. however, mr. martin has advised that one necessary witness has reviewed -- refused to appear voluntarily and when subpoenaed to testify communicated to the committee that the witness would refuse to answer questions on the basis of the witnesses -- witness' fifth amendment...