if the Congress does it that way, you are absolutely correct that this program will fall into an abyss and never pay for itself, and the Government will be on the hook for more than the 18 plus billion dollars it presently is.

You have the authority to issue your reports as you see fit.

One of my proudest accomplishments in the U.S. Senate was authorizing the 2004 law that reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program.

I mean, that to me is criminal negligence, and the sooner they get him before a U.S. court, the better I will like it.

Are you independent?

I am frustrated, and I know my colleague, Senator Schumer, is frustrated. We are trying to act in the best interest of our workers and the United States of America.

The problem is not with the law on currency as it is written.

I do not disagree with that at all.

Are you talking about forgiving their debt?

I have one more question. I just want to get it in before my time is up.

Is that not just kind of a transferring of what we cannot pay for and what our excesses are presently to my children and grandchildren? Is that not kind of a wealth transfer or a debt transfer?