I think everyone looks to the United States for leadership, particularly on moral issues.

Did you know that Serco had been awarded the contract, a $1.2-billion contract, while they were being investigated?

Then I see, basically, a coverup of the failure that took place.

I have one email here, and you had asked that it, in fact, be deleted.

But we have not lodged anything or initiated...

So, again, Mr. Chairman, I would also--I want the entire content of the email entered into the record and the reference further down to Serco.

I would like to put this email in the record, where the witness asks that we delete this particular email.

Are you aware that you violate Federal law when you ask to delete information like this?

I find it astounding because...

It is astounding. Again, 'This is a [blanking] Disaster.'

The actions taken by EPA in really ignoring you and allowing whistleblowers and others to be intimidated, this has undermined your position as Inspector General to conduct your legitimate investigative oversight responsibilities.

You don't appoint them. You try to get rid of them, and then you don't cooperate with them and obstruct them.