officials have previously advised of the committee of the existence of a seminal olc opinion written by ted olsenecades ago governing the conduct of collection activities under executive order 12333. my question is could we have your commitment that you will make a copy of this olc opinion available to members of both the intelligence and the judiciary committee? probably your first tough question. >> senator, i think that with respect to the olc opinions, you are correct they do represent a discussion and analysis of legal issues on a wide variety of subjects. when you arrive at come to the department for the independent advice, that we must provide them. certainly i'm not aware of the discussions that have been at about the previous opinion in terms of providing it. certainly i will commit to you to work with this committee as well as the intelligence committee to find a way to provide information that you need consistent with the departments of law enforcement investigative priorities. >> thank you very much. this particular opinion is important, and it would be useful if we could review it. s