One of the main things that a Federal agency wants to do is to please their new bosses coming in.

I just think there are too many positions that we are having to confirm.

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.

Our preparations for the September MDG Summit provide an opportunity to build support for a more determined, strategically-minded and analytically-focused approach to the MDGs.

OPM needs to do much more work in that area so people are a little more sophisticated in terms of what they are doing, particularly given our current climate.

The United States fully embraces the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

You both have a tough job. We do not know where the markets are going.

the cost involved to the participants is the lowest in the country today.

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 Superior Court.

I think you are in great shape.

I guess as I look back on that, it was a very good decision by the Board.