Heidi Heitkamp actually said...

"I think one of the frustrations that we have had, Senator Lankford and I have had, is OMB and the IG reports not being listened to."

"So our expectation is that you will be heavily involved with OMB, that you will be working hand-in-glove to try and help them evaluate personnel needs within agencies."

"I pledge to you to be a forceful advocate for your agencies that you look at reforming."

"I also believe, Dr. Pon, that you are the first line of defense when agencies say we need this quality of person."