additionally there have been ur outside reviews of nws, and noaa are indeed -- and r and x -- d in the last year twoy the national ack addy of science. these address key issues like how to move from research to operation, the need for noaa tore more adequately tap the deling and research in the research community and more the the draft legislation does not address all these issues but it needs to be considers -- considered the it would be appropriate to receive testimony about these areas before we mark up the bill. we can work together to provide a more complete record than today's hearing will yield. as i indicated -- indicated to the chairman, the minority area is so this important that we are invoking the rule for the second day of witnesses and i'm sure we can work together, mr. chairman, to find a day and time and a range of witnesses who can help us craft strong legislation that will improve weather forecasting for the nation. i look forward to working with you and members. thank you very much for appearing for us and look for an informed discussion today. thank you, mr. chairman and i yield