“I hope and expect this to be the only time that I will speak to you in this manner.” “The report is my testimony. I would not provide information beyond that which is already public in any appearance before Congress.” “I would hesitate to speculate on that.” “That I would have to ponder upon.” “I am not going to be able to satisfy here your desire for specificity.” “When these same groups were applying for tax-exempt status, did the F.B.I. pay some of these individuals a visit?” “I do not know.” “Pardon?” “I do not know.” “You don’t know?” “I do not know.” “You’re asking questions about details of the investigation. I’d be happy to take—” “That is not a detail about the investigation. That took place prior to the investigation starting.” “May I please finish?” “Senator, I do not believe it appropriate for me to disclose discussions I might have had with the president.” “I think that’s malarkey. That is not legitimate.” “I don’t want a conversation. I want what’s in your psyche. What’s in your— Did you consider it yourself? That’s not a conversation. That’s a state of mind.” “Well, to the extent that I follow through on the state of mind, then it is a conversation, again, I would resist getting into that conversation.” “Well, that’s a classic non-answer and I’ll let it stand for the record. You can’t do any worse than that.” “Specifically—” “May I finish my—” “Point out specifically. Sir, if you’re going to call me a liar, you need to point out specifically where any facts are wrong.” “I’ve offered you an opportunity, personally, to come down to the Bureau and be briefed on the changes that we have made since Sept. 11.” “I’d be happy to do that.” “You have have declined to come down.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.” “And I’m also quite obviously looking forward to being here again.” “It’s good to hear that, Mr. Mueller.”