that today. That's being argued in court. And there will ultimately be a decision about that. We don't know where that line is going to be drawn.
Mr. Clark finds himself in a position of having worked for a President who has exerted executive privilege, giving him a letter asserting executive privilege. And, therefore, as his lawyer, I can't allow him to be exposed to the risk of guessing where that line is going to be drawn. And so, far now, we are standing on executive privilege. We will not be answering any questions or producing any documents.
You are in receipt, Mr. Clark, of—are you not, of a letter dated July 21st, I believe, of earlier this year, from the Department of Justice, indicating that, in view of the current White House, the current Department of Justice, it would not be appropriate to exert executive privilege?
Mr. MacDougald. We understand that's the position of the Department of Justice on this matter—
The Witness. But I—
Mr. MacDougald. And the White House. I mean, he did receive a letter. Okay?
The Witness. I want to reserve all rights as to that letter, including rights to—to make any and all arguments about it, but I am in receipt of the letter, yes.
Okay. Can we take 5 minutes?
Mr. MacDougald. Sure.
. just want to consult with the parliamentarian about sort of what, if anything, we need to do on the record to preserve the ongoing conversation.
Mr. MacDougald. Sure.
I appreciate it. Thank you.
Mr. MacDougald. Thank you, sir.
