It is hard when we start talking in millions to really recognize the size, but it is the size of the State of Oregon.
There is very little that is bipartisan in this town, and time and time and time again I find that on this committee.
Did the GSA do that?
So characterize that for me, if you would.
So we are here dealing with this problem because somebody screwed up and entered into a lease and then tried to default.
I do not want us to look at a delta that would increase our square foot footprint.
Why did you make that decision?
I don't want to further exacerbate that.
there is a political component to this that--and this seems to be an area that doesn't get talked about.
making decisions on behalf of the American people need to be made as if you were spending your own personal dollars.
it is time that you start working a cost-effective way for the American people.
Is it a moot point, is it not?
Are you aware of the 2011 resolution?
One does not constitute the will of the American people.
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