ms. leonard would be a good fit. i do think it is important for us to hear directly from the applicants, and you have other applicants who have taken the time to be here, and it is important for us to continue these items to give everyone an opportunity to explain specifically why there would be a good fit for the two downtown seats that remain open. so with the understanding that along the lines of this project, ms. leonard seems to be a good fit. director? >> mr. chairman, let me try to understand what the consequence of your proposal would be. you have appointed one of the positions. you are suggesting that we hold off on ms. leonard's appointment until she has an opportunity to appear before the committee, correct? i do not know if we need that one additional appointment. we could have to wait until september. is that correct? are we having a quorum problem, and would that continue to exist? >> we have had quorum issues, but even the additional member is helpful. >> not life and ddeath but i would ask you to have