in which classified information was shared using phones that weren't cleared for such information.

Question for the two of you.

Senator, thank you for the question.

I haven't, your question was, have I participated in any other group chats sharing classified information?

To be clear, I haven't participated in any signal group messaging that relates to any classified information at all.

Okay.

Director Gabry?

Senator, I have the same answer.

I have not participated in any signal group chat or any other chat on another app that contained any classified information.

Yeah, and I just think it's important to follow through here.

Would the two of you cooperate with an audit to confirm that that is the case?

I have no objection.

Senator, I'll certainly comply with any follow-up that the National Security Council would

deem appropriate.

But again, to be clear, the use of signal message and encryption applications is permissible

and was, in this case, used permissibly, at least to my understanding, and in lawful manner.

The seriousness of this is so clear. That's why I want to have an audit, and both of you

gave me an answer indicating that you would be open to that, and I appreciate it.

Director Patel, you weren't in this particular group chat, but have

you participated in any chats on unclassified phones with other administration officials relating

to national security, and if so, on what other topics?

Thank you for a question, Senator, and not that I can recall. Okay. Question I have for you, Director Gabbard,

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