It is not just something we need to do, it is something we absolutely have to do.
We need to know what we can do to help to continue to send the message and also provide legislation.
So, your 15,000 is a floor rather than a ceiling on that one?
Okay, because that is the second part of my question, how do you not just reduce civilian employees but increase contrac...
DHS had the Secure Border Initiative network. I know that is a long-term--that is not your favorite project to talk abou...
Americans have the right to know the money Washington takes from them is well spent.
Our solemn responsibility is to hold government accountable to taxpayers.
Long term, that is obviously what is going to help us the most.
Americans deserve an efficient, effective government that works for them.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Gentlemen, thank you for being here.
Is it wrong to ever actually balance the budget? Should that be a goal to balance the budget?