including the president, mike lynch. hello, mr. lynch! yesterday, we approached lynch at his rural home near his operation's headquarters. he told us we were the first to bring him the news of the california complaint and said he'd have something to say tomorrow. all right, we'll see you tomorrow. >> okay. >> reporter: at 8:00 this morning, mike lynch was at his office, telling us as soon as he talked with his lawyers, he'd be happy to answer questions. mr. lynch, drew griffin. >> hi, how are you? >> reporter: i'm sure you're aware of the serious charges being -- >> not yet. i'm waiting to talk to the attorneys. i haven't spoke to anyone about this. >> oh, really? >> so as soon as i speak with joe and them when they call me this morning, i'd be happy to speak with you. >> reporter: four hours later, michael lynch said this -- >> i have a statement that i have prepared. it says, we hope that these unproven allegations will not diminish the more than 40 years of service hhp has provided to our nation's most valuable treasure, our veterans.