[Know et al]

Not necessarily. She could offer this in lieu of appearing.

[RainMan]

Exactly. Fine Swine will enter it into the Congressional Record, but she will not be available for cross-examination.

[Cu Roi]

Is this opening statement a sworn document submitted under penalty of perjury? What I am wondering is, has Dr. Ford yet made a formal statement that directly accuses Judge Kavanaugh in which she would be criminally liable if it it false?