This closed-door briefing was for specifics. They didn't have specifics.

92--or approximately 60 percent--of those 155 requests were granted under the broad justification that notice would have the result of 'seriously jeopardizing an investigation.'

Mr. Rule, we'd be interested if you would provide, in a written response, the amplification of the comment you made that your program is cost effective--saves money, doesn't cost money.

I thank you for holding this hearing and I look forward to our continued work together.

Would you provide the subcommittee with the written materials which show the cost savings?

Get the children active on sports.

You know, this is exactly the kind of program that we need--this one and ones like it--to save money and to make the American people healthier in a way that's not going to involve cutting services, but, rather, empowering people with…

Senator Specter. Good.

I think that it could fit within the contour as to what the President has said...

Senator Specter. Dr. Gladish, could you devise a program which would be directed to Philadelphia cheesesteaks?

At least two in Pennsylvania, Mr. Secretary?

I would encourage you to do that, because I believe it will prove out that it'll be a savings by preventing further ailments.

Senator Specter--who has long-championed community health promotion programs--and Senator Harkin--who recently introduced YMCA-endorsed legislation that contains many excellent provisions aimed at strengthening community-based health…

Senator Specter [continuing]. Cheesesteak?

Well, thank you, Mr. Mann.

Dr. Gladish, that's a fine theoretical answer. Now, time is almost up, so I'm going to yield to Senator Harkin.

Mr. Secretary, on the issue of the funding in Iraq, when the $87 billion was requested...

I would appreciate it. And there's one other request which the family has made.

Republican Senator Arlen Specter is fighting for his political life today in a primary election against a conservative opponent.

I would appreciate it. And there's one other request which the family has made.

Mr. Nicholas Berg, who was the victim of a brutal assassination, as we all know, was a Pennsylvanian.

Mr. Secretary, on the issue of the funding in Iraq, when the $87 billion was requested...

Abstinence for young people is the only certain way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.

I would like to thank on behalf of Human Life Services Senator Specter for providing funding for the education department.

Finally, I would like to personally thank Senator Specter for making the funding for the abstinence program available for our school district.