Ed Pastor: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and sorry for being late, but other hearings get in the way.”

I started with that: this is a political process. I think every administration does it.

It is my belief that this is a political process. As much as we don't want to admit it, it is.

I hope that regular order comes about and we have Chairman Rogers here and we had Ranking Member Lowey who I think would do it if possible.

I would hope you would continue to put them in the high-risk area because we still have great problems.