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indicated in your question.
. At this point, I would note for the record that Mr. Stone has asserted the Fifth Amendment privilege as a basis to refuse to answer all of the select committee's questions today. Under these circumstance, we will not close the record on the deposition as the select committee determines the appropriate course of action in order to move forward.
But, before we go off the record, I'll pause to see if any members wish to offer anything else today.
Mr. Smith. I have a question.
I mean, this deposition was called for a 1-day deposition. I'm not sure by what rule you can hold it over or keep it open. So, from our standpoint, I believe this would be closed.
Mr. Stone appeared for the time that was shown in the deposition. And I don't know of any rule or—and there was nothing in the deposition. As you know, many deposition notices do have, you know, "or until completed" or "held over" or something. But we're not agreeing to hold it open or to keep it open.
. We'll note your objection, but, as I explained at the outset, when there are objections based on privilege, it is the prerogative of the committee to move forward with questions and later seek a ruling from the chair on those objections.
And so what we will do is we will hold the deposition in recess, subject to the call of the chair, in order to potentially seek a ruling on that objection.
Of course, we will give appropriate notice to you so you can be present if and when that will need to occur.
Mr. Smith. Okay. As long as my objections are on the record.
. I understand.
