I offered to permit additional members of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee to review these documents, in order to satisfy the committee's subpoena, ... I again offered to testify, to meet with members of the committee and to answer oversight questions.
I've offered everything short of giving the committee grand jury information and information which would damage the investigation,
Despite our efforts, the committee has voted to cite me with contempt. ... I sincerely hope the (Justice) Department can reach agreement with the committee,