I mean, the whole goal that we had was to elevate this as something that is extremely important to the success of an organization.
Last but not least--this is a comment that I want to make--Ms. Duncan looks like she has got a pretty good operation.
The Bush Administration said, you know what, we have looked at this thing and we have to start from scratch.
Thank you.
Senator Akaka and I are very interested in giving you the resources that you need to get the job done.
What percentage of these department budgets are being used for training?
We should take advantage of it.
I have asked 10 years ago how much money agencies are spending on training. It is crazy not to know the answer to that question.
I do not want, a year from now, to have you come in and testify and say, I am sorry, but we do not have the resources to get the job done.
These are big picture things that I am asking about because you are coming on new.
But what you need is some one to help you with that job like John Salamone, who worked with me at one time.
I really would like to see that legislation pass because I think it is needed.
I wonder if you have had a chance to look at some of those reports to ascertain whether or not people have taken the issue of human capital ...
I am so tired of year after year of running into people who say the hiring system does not work.
One of the things that Senator Akaka and I worked on was the issue of annual leave tied solely to the employee's years of Federal employment...
I think it is extremely important that we honor these folks that have made a difference for us.
Now, this is kind of a follow-up for you, General Navas.
We're really in a financial crisis here today in this country.
