Jaime Herrera Beutler

I think Congresswoman Eshoo did a great job of that earlier.

We always--the girls always win.

I just feel like we generally have challenges. People get siloed, and we are not known for being quick.

This program really does--it deserves more than free solutions like spreadsheets and Google forms.

We appreciate your leadership and your efforts in trying to meet these additional responsibilities, as always under fiscal responsibility.

The fiscal year 2020 budget request for the House agencies is $1.356 billion, which is $123 million over the current enacted levels.

Congratulations on your new position. And I appreciate you taking the time--I know we didn't get to connect last week, but for reaching out to come in.

I am trying to understand the genesis.

And then I wanted to quickly, Mr. Irving, discuss district office security.

Without the services of the House officers, we would not carry out our constitutional duties as Members of Congress.

Why wouldn't they post their reports online?

Did anybody know what the word meant?

I think electronics can be an amazing tool. I use my Kindle; I read off that.

Books in libraries and schools are the first things to go, with regard to budgeting, and those get cut back.

There is a lot we could talk about. There were a couple of things, the visitor experience alone, I am sure, we could spend most of the hearing on.

Good. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

In the last year, GPO had entered into a contract to procure printing contracts for the Census with a company who went bankrupt.

But I will look forward to seeing that March 15 contingency plan.

I think that was part of my concern was the need for a carefully documented contingency plan.

I want to understand why these issues haven't been resolved, and give you a chance to speak.

I too want to commend you on your years of service. Must feel good to be almost done, right?

Your presence allows the visiting public to come and experience their Capitol. And this really is their Capitol.

The Library of Congress, as was mentioned, is a national treasure that hosts millions of in-person visitors each year.

I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit my district.

It is our obligation to preserve and expand the collection for future generations.