Thank you very much. With your permission, may I ask one more question?

Very good. You mentioned the biggest challenge is staffing, and I don't think that is unique to the Capitol Police.

Ending tax breaks for corporations sending profits offshore and outsourcing American jobs reduces the deficit by over a trillion dollars.

Thank you very much.

It is the product of the power of big special interests and wealthy donors, and enormous amounts of money go out the back door of the Tax Code to benefit the wealthiest corporations and people in this country.

I just have a few questions. General Gibson, you are the Chair of the Capitol Police Board, which is an inherently difficult job.

And within this new system there will be a significant emphasis on security of the system so that hacking and intrusions will be minimized?

The Biden budget would guarantee up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

Well, thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Very good. You mentioned the biggest challenge is staffing, and I don't think that is unique to the Capitol Police.

Citizens United was another one. They said, 'Don't worry about it. All the unlimited spending we're going to unleash is going to be independent of candidates, and it's going to be transparent.'

That has to stop, not just as a matter of economic probity, but as a matter of simple decency and justice.

A budget is a statement of values. It makes clear what we prioritize.

And within this new system there will be a significant emphasis on security of the system so that hacking and intrusions will be minimized?

So yes, this is not just the problems, but can you tell us what you are doing with this proposed budget to increase the timeliness of your response to Congressional requests.

Now, are there any issues regarding contracting? Because I would presume that you would have to engage contractors, subcontractors, etcetera.

Thank you very much, gentlemen, for your testimony, and for the great work that you have done, and your colleagues have done to support the Congress.