Well, my time is up. I want to pursue this a little more because I still think the underlying concern is how do we realize those savings in a way that makes sense for us in Federal agencies and yet doesn't violate the budget rules.

I wish to agree with Senator Cantwell, our colleague from Washington State, because in New Hampshire we are also seeing the impact of climate change on our traditional industries. It is contributing to sea level rise, it imperils…

Dr. Elmendorf, I want to pick up on that line of questioning because it goes to the question that I asked Mr. Dodaro.

You make recommendations for more efficient and effective operation of Government, and short of congressional oversight to pick up on those recommendations, there isn't any real opportunity to go back to those agencies and say, 'Okay, GAO…

I certainly think all of us would appreciate going back to regular order.

Having the Congress' support behind our work is really the difference.

I know our chairman is. But really, my hope is, as we work through this budget process with you, we do the best job we can to make sure that you have the people that you need to do your work because it does have such a big, big impact on…

The outdoor recreation community has less snow, resulting in fewer tourism dollars. Wildlife health is becoming increasingly vulnerable to disease. What is happening in New Hampshire is happening around the world. We must take action now…

I appreciate not only your testimony today, but the work that you and your agencies do to try and ensure that Government operates more effectively for taxpayers.

I think there are a lot of people who might disagree with the idea that the Federal budget is transparent.

Well, I would certainly agree that quality is the top priority.

I rise in strong support of Senator Gillibrand's Military Justice Improvement Act. I wish to recognize her and all of the Senators who have worked so hard on this legislation and all of the groups who have been involved. I was very proud…