mr. steve van rokel is the chief information officer of the united states. okay. and pursuant to the rules, as many of you have not been here before to see, i'd ask that you all rise to take a sworn oath. please raise your right hands. do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you're about to give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. let the record -- please be seated. >>> let the record reflect that all witnesses answered in the affirmative. this is a large panel and it's sfoing to be a long day. i suspect witnesses will be asked questions by both sides of the aisle. i would ask that you adhere to the time clock and come to a halt as quickly as possible when it hits red. please, understand, yellow is not an opportunity to start a new subject. it is an opportunity to wrap up. and with that, we'll go to our distinguished guests. >> we appreciate the opportunity to help uncover complex it ak wi zigtss. and now, we are faced with more visible projects. these complex projects can be delivered successfully when there's appropriate acco