Asked whether there would be a hearing if Ford did not agree to appear, Grassley suggested he couldnt see a reason to hold one.
What would be the purpose of the hearing if Dr. Ford doesnt want to respond? Grassley said.
I would not subpoena her. Grassley has made the hearing available to her. If you subpoena her you look like you are bullying here in a way to some and at this point you don’t need too.
Grassley should then say we offered to allow her to be heard and corroborate her story and she declined to be heard, therefore we have to assume as the FBI, did there is no there-there. We will vote this nomination out of committee immediately and do it.