tony high hayward who is the chief executive officerf bp plc. you have a right to be advised by counsel during your testimony. do you wish to be represented by legal counsel? i'm sorry, you have to just press that button right there, sir. >> positive dye not. >> we also asked if you would have a technical person with you so you could consult if we ask some questions that you want to run it by your technical person. do you have a technical person with you? >> i do. >> could you state his name and position for the record, please. >> mike zangey, drilling engineer. >> during your testimony, if you want to consult with that individual, please let us know, we'll give you a moment to doo before you answer but you'll be only one who could answer the question. is that clear? thank you. mr. hayward, i'm going ask you to please rise raise your right handnd take the oath. do you swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give to be the truth, the whole truth and notng but the truth, the matter pending before this committee. >> i do. >> let the record re