These prisoners, they're murderers, they're terrorists, they're insurgents. Many of them probably have American blood on their hands.

In fact, just yesterday we announced $2.1 million in EDA project and planning grants for the State of Oklahoma.

Thank you to all of our witnesses for appearing before us today and a special welcome to Mr. Gary Gorshing from southwestern Oklahoma.

We are doing a great job in Oklahoma. I am just so appreciative of Dr. Sampson and his predecessor for all the things that have taken place in Oklahoma.

I compliment you for that. I am not saying this just to blow smoke at you, but you are doing such a great job.

Thank you. I have no further questions but if either of my colleagues do, feel free to ask.

Overall, in the last decade, EDA investments of about $47 million, leveraged $42 million in State and local dollars and more than $1 billion in private sector dollars.

Studies have shown that EDA uses Federal dollars efficiently and effectively creating and retaining long-term jobs at an average cost that is among the lowest in government.

Today's hearing is to discuss reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration.

That is what is unusual about Missouri.

EDA was created in 1965 to provide assistance to economically distressed areas, primarily those experiencing substantial and persistent unemployment and poverty.

These investments created or saved more than 13,000 jobs.