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You said last year if any private citizen traded the way members of Congress do, quote, the SEC would be knocking on their door. So my question is, should the SEC be knocking on President Trump's door to start an investigation over this trade? Again, if this body wants to ban individual stock trading, which I would advocate for yourselves, start there. And if you want legislative action to continue, that's your prerogative. So it's our prerogative. So you would support our saying that President Trump should be investigated over this? I would support you getting your house in order, Senator. And how about the White House getting its house in order? Would you support that investigation? Please lead by example. I would like to see the President of the United States lead by example. So, Secretary Bessett, let me ask you a different question. If these stock purchases that Trump made were made using inside information, would that be illegal? Again, I'm not a lawyer. I'm not going to speak to that. Would it be worth investigating? You don't have to be a lawyer. You're the one who said what should be investigated. Why don't we investigate many people in this committee, Senator? Many people. And you don't think the White House should have to follow the same set of rules that are already the law? I think you should get your house in order here. My house is in order. Thank you, Mr. Secretary. And you should have your fellow committee members, many mostly on your side of the aisle, do the same. We need stronger anti-corruption rules and conflict of interest rules in Washington for everyone. And that includes the president and it includes Congress. And instead of draining the swamp, what Donald Trump is doing is he is enriching himself by taking advantage of his position. That is not public service. He's the one who should lead by example.