We appreciate that our panel of witnesses could be here today.

Is it true that the Sunlight Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to openness and transparency in government?

the role of the government, as I think, is to steer the boat, not row the boat.

Did you happen to engage them once the hearing had to stop? Is that when you all had a chance to talk?

the role of government is to steer the boat, not row the boat

the role of government is to steer the boat, not to row the boat.

One of the things that I like to do...is to try to find ways to incentivize people.

Is it true that in this capacity you work with the Congress, you work with agencies, and the public sector to develop smarter policies that help reform bad government practices?

Well, good afternoon, everyone. The Subcommittee will come to order.

the original intent of that legislation was to shed a little bit of sunlight on the approximately $1 trillion that Federal agencies wrote every year in contracts and grants and in loans.

We are very much attempting to be transparent.

I have just been advised by my staff that on the floor of the Senate there has been a move to stop all the proceedings and hearings that are going on in the Senate, and we are compelled to stop at this point in time.

It is hard for us to police every person in government.

we need to keep our eye on the ball.

the Bush White House could not locate millions of e-mails, including those from the 3 months leading up to the invasion of Iraq.

Interestingly enough, I saw some polling data today at a luncheon presentation, and the President's favorables and unfavorables or uncertains kind of reflect those numbers right there.

we need to make sure that it is not repeated again.

The role the National Archives should play 5 years, 10 years, 15 years from now, should be the back-up hard drive for the whole Federal Government.

It is to use technology ultimately to serve the American people.

I used to be on the Amtrak board, and I ride the train a lot.

Great. Thanks. Mr. Kundra, the last word.

The gap between people's expectations and what the government is delivering is at an all-time high.

the American people now have as much power in terms of knowing how their government works

My role is to work with other Senators, Representatives, and the President and Vice President to help make the rules for our country.

I just want you to know, Mr. O'Keeffe--forgive me for interrupting, but I just wanted you to know the room is just emptying out.