I know they are eager to get back, to say the least.

I would just say the obvious, Mr. Deputy Secretary, which is that the other countries are spending billions.

This is not a position that has to go through our confirmation process.

I think it is in everybody's interest, including the State Department, to really focus on this effort.

That seems to me to be inadequate.

Are you concerned that we are moving too slow and losing a leadership position amongst other countries?

I have heard personally from so many Ohioans who told me, hey, I am willing to help--I want to open my home.

I think they ought to be careful not to go down a track... where we are buying expensive new technology that is not proven out or the infrastructure is not in place.

I trust from knowing Derek and hearing about you, Mr. Tangherlini, that you guys are willing to take it on and make some tough decisions.

It is very important and one we take very seriously here on this Committee, particularly now that we are all so invested in making this Postal Service work.

The decisions you make are going to affect everybody really, every family in America, every business in America.