Norman D. Dicks: “So forgive me if I tend to be a little bit stronger on this issue of readiness and spending and making sure that your…”

I want the gentlelady to know that we worked with Mr. Young on a number of insertions of report language in the report because of our concern about this issue as well. This is something where we always have to be vigilant because the…

I want to thank the chairman for his very kind remarks. It has been a deep pleasure working with you and your very able staff. I think one of the reasons for the success of trying to restore regular order is that we've had good staff…

I'm very interested in this, and I want to talk to my good friend about this. I would like to work with you on it.

I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price), who's the ranking member on the Homeland Security Subcommittee.