audience members, disruption of committee eeis against the law. holding up signs or making verbal outbursts during the proceedings is disruptive and will not be tolerated. any disruption will result in a suspension of the proceedings until the capitol police can restore order. this includes the raisings of hands and other forms of disruption. with that i now recognize the secretary. >> thank you, mr. chairman. just to say how much i valued and appreciated working with you these past four years, the dialogue we've had, including with this committee, where we've agreed, where we disagreed, including on afghanistan. i want to recognize everyone who served in afghanistan, including on this committee. our thoughts are with the gold star families of the 2,461 american service members, as well as state department, usaid employees -- >> i have kids. you're a father. i don't know how you can when you're killing so many kids. >> we'll suspend while capitol police restore order to this committee. the gentleman will continue. >> as i said, our thoughts are wi