I wonder if you could talk a little bit about the potential that you see in thermal biomass and what the role of DOE can be in promoting that or encouraging its use.

And can you talk about the role of the Department of Energy in encouraging, looking at the use of thermal biomass throughout the Federal Government?

Hopefully, we will act with more sanity in this budget cycle.

the Secret Service has a proud history and tradition, and has enjoyed the respect of the American public.

I just think we should make it clear for the record that there is video that exists and it is kept beyond the 72-hour guidelines that you normally have because of a prior incident.

when we passed the America Invents Act in 2011, one of the selling points was that that was supposed to expedite the patent process.

I, certainly, am a supporter of whistleblower protections. I think they are very important.

That kind of cooperation between the Secret Service and local law enforcement and State efforts I think is very important.

Can you describe the differences between the uniformed officers and the agents that most of the public see?

Time is of the essence in addressing these concerns. None of us have the luxury of waiting to find a perfect solution.

And will this be the first official meeting you have had with all of the former Directors?

I know that is a concern. Rightfully so.