I think that everybody's heart is in the right place, trying to do the right thing.

Is that because the two agencies are being inflexible, or is it because you are dealing with two or more Federal agencies and it just takes a long time for them to make a decision?

I mean, obviously, that is the least efficient place you want to have someone.

Let me ask you about something I think was in your written testimony--you maybe said it a few moments ago--but about the communication between FEMA and your local hospitals.

But also, it is a lesson learned area that you guys are working on to try to make sure it doesn't happen like this in the future, or at least that it is handled appropriately in the future, is that the understanding?

We need it to respond to emergency disaster events wherever they occur in the country.

So there again, that is collaborative, as well, in terms of how that works.

I was going to follow up on that.

They have indicated a willingness, but we have yet to see something in writing to the point that our hospitals feel comfortable enough.

Good. Well, that is encouraging.

NDMS is something that we should continue, that it is important in a time of crisis.