i would actually like to thank the planning department and ms. lloyd for catching their error on the original proposal. the original proposal had a vertical addition based on code requirements for a standard- sized lot, but this is a short lot. the subsequent revision has brought it into compliance with a short lot requirement. it has satisfied the issues about light. i have two issues, light and privacy. the revision has gone a long way to satisfying my request for light. i do really appreciate that. the project architect, the owners, and the planning department addressed the issues. about privacy, when the occupants are on a deck that is extended all the way to the very end of the rear part of the building, they do have a direct line of sight into my windows of my family room. this building is also 3 feet higher. it puts them sort of at a birds- eye view of looking into by window. i am requesting that this back deck is a 20 foot deck. i would like to see it cut down to 15 feet. i would like to see it come back off the edge of the building, the edge o

lloyd for her opening remarks. >> thank you, and i join chairman granger in welcoming you back to the subcommittee, ms. clinton. it's an honor and privilege. we thank you for your extraordinarily strong leadership. your steady hand and effective representation of the united states of america never cease to impress and amaze me especially during crisis like those we face throughout northern africa and the middle east, and we thank you. in this time of fiscal belt tightening, it's important that we not lose site that diplomacy and development are crucial to promoting stability, improving economies, sustaining peace. these investments help prevent threats to our national security and cost far less in lives and treasure than deployment of troops. we cannot let our current fiscal crisis create a future security crisis by cutting these invaluable programs. that is why i'm particularly pleased, the president requested $27 billion to support global development in fiscal year 2012. assistance for addressing global climate change, food security, and health challenges help create the conditions in developing countries for

lloyd for her opening remarks. >> thank you, and i join chairman granger in welcoming you back to the subcommittee, ms. clinton. it's an honor and privilege. we thank you for your extraordinarily strong leadership. your steady hand and effective representation of the united states of america never cease to impress and amaze me especially during crisis like those we face throughout northern africa and the middle east, and we thank you. in this time of fiscal belt tightening, it's important that we not lose site that diplomacy and development are crucial to promoting stability, improving economies, sustaining peace. these investments help prevent threats to our national security and cost far less in lives and treasure than deployment of troops. we cannot let our current fiscal crisis create a future security crisis by cutting these invaluable programs. that is why i'm particularly pleased, the president requested $27 billion to support global development in fiscal year 2012. assistance for addressing global climate change, food security, and health challenges help create the conditions in developing countries for