I do not know that that is the best investment for our taxpayer dollars.

we need Senate-confirmed leadership, and we are happy that you are going to hopefully be able to provide that.

What are the consequences if an agency does not follow your guidance?

I think it is too easy to sit there and pound one agency because they had an exorbitant conference at the expense of all the other agencies.

I think what he is getting at is what are some of the challenges that your offices face in conducting audits.

Sunshine is the best disinfectant.

We are talking about culture change.

At least not on Federal dollars.

I do not mind you making me pay some extra taxes. I just do not want you to waste our money.

I think that reinforces the point that some significant increase in resources is needed to ensure the sort of oversight and accountability that I think all of us are working together to ensure.

Does the United States stay the course? Do we address not just immediate or emergent humanitarian crises, but do we remain engaged in a leadership role?

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They have indicated to us that they strongly support the peace process, they support the negotiations.

We have cautioned Ugandan friends that they do have to be careful and need to be conscious of their actions.

I think this was a great example of how the rapid response capability that you were given makes it possible for you to indeed effectively and rapidly respond.

I am deeply disappointed by the senseless violence, by the widespread humanitarian challenge, and by the rapidly expanding political challenge in South Sudan.

What I suggest we do is three things. I think Dr. Coburn agrees with it; I think the President agrees with it.