William Martini: “I think the important point is that the purpose of the hearing is not just to deal with the items that we here have been…”

“I think the important point is that the purpose of the hearing is not just to deal with the items that we here have been dealing with for 8 months. Obviously I think most of us know and most of the American people understand by now that this Congress is poised and ready to turn the corner to what I believe will be bringing fiscal responsibility and accountability to the Federal Government. I know many of us are excited about the prospect. We know there are going to be obstacles to meet that goal in the next several months, but that is the goal for now. The real purpose of this committee, as well, is to talk about what we do from that point on and not to lose sight of the fact that what we accomplish this fall, which I am confident and hopeful we will accomplish, is the beginning of a process that will lead this Federal Government into the 21st century in a way that will preserve fiscal accountability and responsibility for not just the immediate future, but for generations to come.”