this is from the former pollitt bureau member. doing so is the same as providing funding for north korea's nuclear program. what had transpired is wang wapp they basically took hard currency and that's what they needed to build their weapons program and they would get it any way they could. and one of the ways they get it is by the financial support, you know, that receive. and so i was going to say that i think it's wise counsel from north korean defector that is we not do that. i was going to ask your opinion. >> thank you so much, madam secretary. >> i'm glad you agreed. >> and i think, mr. meeks, of new york is recognized. he's the ranking member on the committee. >> thank you, madam chair. madam secretary, it's so great to see you and i want to first commend you and all the diplomats under your charge for the tremendous efforts of the state department to ensure u.s. security and prosperity in these challenging times globally through your skills, advocacy around the world rebuild partners and reliable partners and bilateral en