I am concerned about ensuring the rights to counsel for indigent defendants even in these difficult budget times.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just have a couple more questions.

We have nothing to hide. We shouldn't fear anymore, you know.

our role is to strengthen the judiciary, to make sure that even during these difficult times the whole system is able to do what it has to do on behalf of our communities and on behalf of our democracy.

I am particularly worried about our Federal Defender program, where layoffs have occurred prior to sequestration.

I continue to be interested in seeing an increase in the number of minorities selected for Supreme Court clerkships.

I still think that a lot of the world would like to have this system in place.

I was the only member of the New York City delegation, perhaps the New York State delegation, who was in favor of having the trials in New York.

Director Ware, you made a strong statement about the effect sequestration will have on public safety. I do not disagree.

I have had the privilege of having you before the subcommittee both as chairman of the committee, now as ranking member.

What is interesting, and I don't want to take much more time on this, because it becomes an issue when you have territories.

I look forward to hearing how things are going at the agency now that you have had some time to get your feet under you.