To me, it looks as if you made complete light of some very real and serious issues. I am just appalled.

I believe there can be a balance.

I want to offer my appreciation for having the opportunity to use the legislative process and the, I think, intentions of the founding fathers that we come to this place to solve problems.

I thank you and I thank the Ranking Member of the full Committee for what has to be an important question on the economic survivability.

And so if you are restrained in this present structure, then we need to unrestrain you.

Can we all get along? I think Rodney King offered that suggestion some time ago.

I do believe that we have a mixture of a fix or collaboration.

How much money do we need to just reinforce? How much money is less on the table for American artists?

If the situation continues, I think legislation will be necessary.

I think Mr. Gutierrez has been mentioned several times. He was eloquent in terms of how different communities respond to some of the preciseness that you need.

I hope that those who have had an extended visit with us today realize that we are serious about the multiple issues that are before us.