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

It is, and it is really fun to read through there with a highlighter trying to find it.

I was going to say, because I think it was 2016, there were, with regard to funds made available for support for Russian participants.

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

So the ranking members on the committees of jurisdiction, have they been privy to some of these?

I would like to hear what you have done to protect your networks and improve cybersecurity.

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

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

I was hoping you could explain to me how a delegation is formed.

That is where I think I am a little hung up.

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

I just think, lastly, that this whole idea of having a strong legislative branch that is independent from the executive is essential for us.

I understand there is a sensitivity to if I am working on legislation with my leg staff.

When you say informal conversations, who have you had those conversations with?

I think it will give me a good look at some of the activities and functions that make up our first branch of government: the legislative branch.

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

There was no help. It wasn't like, 'Oh, this is the way to do it.' You just have to make it happen if you believe in it.

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

We had to just go around and survey colleagues to try to figure out, how do we do this?

Can I ask, because you said there are bad actors who look to take our information, sensitive systems and functions.

It is really, I think, for the future of this organization to continue to do and serve your mission, you are going to have to find a way to become more transparent.

I realize no one ever wants to pay for maintenance and operations.

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

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