Mike Johanns: “Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing, first of all, and to our panel of witnesses, thank you for…”

Could you do that and make it crystal clear to the public that you confirm that the role of conservator... is to be the bridge builder?

I think it would be beneficial.

Our job is to try to figure out how we deal with that puzzle, that very difficult issue of how to provide services to people who need it.

But to anyone who might be listening in who is wondering if is it time to give up, it is not.