jess t. ford. is the custom of the subcommittee to swear in all witnesses, and i would ask you to please stand and raise your right hand. do you swear that the testimony you're about to give this subcommittee is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you god? thank you. let me note in the record that the witnesses answered in the affirmative. before we start, i want to know -- i want you to know that your full written statements will be part of the record, and i also would like to remind you to please limit your remarks to five minutes. ambassador boswell, please proceed with your statement. >> thank you, chairman. oops. thank you, mr. chairman and good afternoon to you, sir, and to the members of the committee, senator voinovich as well. i'm honored to appear before you today. i would like to thank you four continued support and interest in the diplomatic bureau of programs. with your support we've been table safeguard american diplomats and facilities for the conduct of u.s