Jack Reed

I understand. Can you comment on the intelligence sharing progress that you have made with other Federal agencies?

Very good. You mentioned the biggest challenge is staffing, and I don't think that is unique to the Capitol Police.

Yes. So those would be the individuals who have basically 24-hour coverage by the Capitol Police.

Well, please keep us apprized, both of you, of this issue of qualified workers, finding them, keeping them because it is critical to the success of both your agencies.

Now, are there any issues regarding contracting? Because I would presume that you would have to engage contractors, subcontractors, etcetera.

I think that was an important change that has certainly made the security response far more agile.

Thank you very much. I want to thank both of you for your dedication and your service.

And what resources or other support do you believe you need in order to correct these factors long term? And is it reflected in this budget?

Well, bravo. I really--I mean, I applaud you, and I am not surprised either.

Now, as Chief Engineer, prior to becoming the Acting Architect, will you take any steps to try to improve this process?

Many people have indicated to me that the programmatic practice and leadership structure need to be reformed.

How do we want our documents to look for the next, the next century?

Thank you very much, gentlemen, for your testimony, and for the great work that you have done.

And within this new system there will be a significant emphasis on security of the system so that hacking and intrusions will be minimized?

Well, thank you very much.

We just need more people. We have great people working on that, we just need more of them, and that is what I am hoping to add.

Thank you very much. With your permission, may I ask one more question?

Well, please keep us advised of that because it is--you know, it is a short horizon before you are in, so it is a significant issue.

So yes, this is not just the problems, but can you tell us what you are doing with this proposed budget to increase the timeliness of your response to Congressional requests.

I think it is worthwhile emphasizing, again, the fact that the--and the cost benefit analyses, the benefits you have rendered to the Congress and the Nation have been significant.

I hope that in this hearing we can continue this bipartisan work, and look for concrete steps we can take together to address this deep challenge.

But it is certainly something that you have people examine for possible ramifications.

But it is certainly something that you have people examine for possible ramifications.

But it is certainly something that you have people examine for possible ramifications.

And if FTX had been a publicly traded company, would it have been required to make disclosures and attestations that we just discussed?