. >> my last question, is there any merit to the allegations sung from the far right that the gec is censoring conservative voices in the united states? >> no. we are always prepared to work with congress on any concerns we have when concerns are raised, try to make sure we provide all the information so that people have confidence and always continue to do that. those questions have been answered and i believe this tool is essential for us in order to deal with, what really is a new front in the global competition, that is the information front. we have to fight effectively on that front. >> thank you, mr. secretary and the great work you're doing. please say thank you to all of the employees of the state department. i yield back. >> the chair recognizes mr. perry. >> thank you, mr. chairman and mr. secretary for being here. two of our allies have been attacked, unprovoked, ukraine by russia, israel by hamas and i'm trying to juxtapose the situation here. i can see according to reports, the president wants israel to outline what governance in gaza will look like after an invasion ,