"That would be helpful to us as we get a chance to look at the workforce, because obviously we want to look at why there is a decline in one area."
"This is an issue that hurts high-performing teams."
"OK. Other ideas and thoughts?"
"Why for Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans, what is your perception?"
"If we are serious about ensuring that the Federal Government can address the problems facing society, then, simply put, our elected officials must stop attacking the Federal workforce."
"We are trying to gather other insight from other individuals as well."
"I appreciate our witnesses being here."
"We are sponsoring a resolution recognizing the first week of May as Public Service Recognition Week."
"And even in your description there, Mr. Cox, talking about all the different lanes that they could get in through the process."
"Redemption is always better. I will take that every time."
"I think it is time for some different things."