"As you know, these are challenging economic times."
"Nationwide Indian reservations suffer from a violent crime rate of more than two-and-a-half times the national average."
"Today, our Native communities face severe and disproportionate threats to their public safety."
"Women in our communities are especially vulnerable to violence."
"However, the one thing that is not in doubt is the fact that our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines continue to serve with honor and distinction."
"In our view, the very fact that the Secretary is allowed by statute to waive the restriction suggests that Congress did not view the function as inherently governmental per se."
"Would you elaborate on the line of concerns and corrective actions that should be implemented?"
"Our oversight is intended to help ODNI focus on finding an appropriate balance of contractors and Federal workers across the IC."
"I look forward to working with you on these issues."
"I look forward to working with the Administration and my colleagues in the Senate to ensure that the IC's total workforce is properly balanced to further its important mission."
"What will ODNI do to make sure it has a robust acquisition workforce, including adequately trained and empowered employees?"