Tom Udall actually said...

I would like to confirm, Chief Tidwell, that you will continue the long-standing practice of responding to the written questions.

I have heard the same thing, and very much appreciate your effort on this.

We need to do better and I think this subcommittee will do better when it comes time to write our appropriations bills.

The SRS is critical there, of course, because the Federal Government does not pay taxes.