I think one of the really important things about this endeavor is that--General Clapper, you understand how important it is...

He would be a good one, if we can convince him.

I would like to say, again, thank you very, very much for the good work that you have done.

In the past, GAO has suggested that the Joint Reform Team provide Congress with 'long-term financing requirements for security clearance reform.'

We still believe that identifying long-term funding for all of the reform efforts would help, especially as the money becomes tighter and congressional decisionmakers such as yourself have to prioritize.

We enjoyed working with you.

My hope is that enough progress would have been made on this that you all could say that this is off the high-risk list.

Senator Voinovich and I introduced legislation to institutionalize these reforms to the security clearance process.

Thank you.

There are some wonderful things that are happening in committees in the Senate.

I am grateful to Senator Akaka for calling this hearing.