I would like to know just what your opinion is on how important passing appropriations bills on time that is to an incoming Administration.
In other words, there wasn't any kind of guidance that agencies could look to saying here are the A, B, C, D, E, F, G things that you need t...
I am laughing because when the Bush Administration took over, I was pushing them to really look back at the transition and say what mistakes...
I think that it would be--I think it is smart and useful and I would encourage at least acting in the spirit of that 2008 recommendation.
The other one, of course, that Senator Akaka and I are trying to work on is this whole issue of security clearance.
Senator Voinovich and I have also advocated for quickly filling management positions across the government.
We are not Uncle Sugar anymore. We are in a little different position.
NASA Glenn in my State and the Plum Brook station are unique and a powerful resource for our State.
Well, I have spent my last year looking at the operation of the Senate and even the government is dysfunctional.
I want to extend a welcome to the nominees and to their families, and I thank you for your willingness to serve on the District of Columbia ...
I think you are in great shape.