We have the message about simplicity, we have the message about tax reform, and we also, I think, understand the importance of our constituents having convenient service, accurate service, to be able to comply with the tax code.

You are only as strong as your weakest link, and the more people who have access to Social Security numbers, the more vulnerable we are.

I would appreciate that.

I think most individuals really do want to voluntarily comply, but, with the complexity and the uncertainty and the lack of getting information, it makes it difficult for that, in fact, to be at the level that we expect it to be.

That is an incredible number. And we know it is the fastest-growing--I think it is the fastest-growing crime in America.

Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require reporting regarding retirement processing and modernization) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. RETIREMENT REPORTING. (a)…

The point about the economic issues is right on target.

I understand from your testimony that is not the position of the National Institutes of Health at this particular moment.

I think what you are doing is the right thing as it relates to the lizard.

I think it is important for us to try to modernize those programs and make them even more effective.

Let me point out that the record of the Committee will remain open for 2 weeks.

I think that is very helpful. It is very positive.

An outright ban would be very shortsighted and may endanger public health.

This bill follows a successful pilot program by eight States that allowed the purchase of the Federal Duck Stamp online.

Senator Lautenberg has worked very hard on the, dealing with the concerns of the wildlife disease emergencies.

I want to thank Senator Lautenberg for his strong leadership on that particular issue.

My expectation is that you will follow their recommendations, and then we will need a game plan as to how you intend to implement that.

I think it is a good starting point and probably does represent the best consensus that we might be able to get in Congress.

When you compare the success of NAWCA with Federal mandates which most often do not achieve conservation goals but give States unnecessary economic pain, it's clear that the voluntary programs should be at the center of all conservation…

Well, I thank you for that. And while we appreciate the spirit of the amendment that you are suggesting, we will wait to see.

I think the Cantwell bill envisions--well, it would not envision, it mandates that the experimentation end.

I thank all three of you for your testimony.

We have had a great track record on all of these programs.

I think you have been pretty clear about your position.

We could never consider, never consider where that emergency could come from.