for Mr. Ali Akbar, Mr. Ali Alexander, which is dated October 21, 2021. You are here for this deposition pursuant to that subpoena. The House deposition rules are included in this exhibit, which is exhibit 1, and were previously provided to you and your counsel.
At this time, would counsel please state their name for the record?
Mr. Kamenar. Yes. Paul Kamenar, K-a-m-e-n-a-r.
Mr. McBride. Joseph Daniel McBride, M-c capital B-r-i-d-e. Good morning.
Mr. There is also an official reporter transcribing the record of this deposition. Please wait until each question is completed before you begin your response. And we will try to wait until your response is complete before we ask our next question.
The stenographer cannot record nonverbal responses such as shaking your head. So it is important that you answer each question with an audible verbal response. If I notice you're using a nonverbal response, I may ask you to clarify it with your words on the record.
We ask that you provide complete answers based on your best recollection. If the question is not clear, please ask for clarification. If you do not know the answer, simply say no.
You may only refuse to answer a question to preserve a privilege recognized by the select committee. If you refuse to answer is question based on privilege, staff may either proceed with the deposition, or seek a ruling from the chairman on that objection. If the chairman overrules such an objection, you are required to answer the question.
I also want to remind you it is unlawful to deliberately provide false information to Congress. Since this deposition is under oath, providing false information could result in criminal penalties for perjury and/or providing false statements.
Do you understand that, Mr. Alexander?
