spouse can likely earn more. and some men and women do not work at all but still qualify for social security benefits va spouses work. so i felt the need to point that out because i don't know what reality you live in but the reality that i live in is that people must work to support a family and economically it is no longer the case that women turn upon men for their support. i think the chairman for his input. >> i would like to talk to the gentlelady from california, i don't believe that anybody else is requesting time. you've been here since 10:00 a.m. this morning. this is our first hearing in the new 114 congress and i thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to indulge this today and i thank you for inviting us. the committee stands adjourned. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] >> coming up on c-span2 threats on north korea. and then today's senate debate on the keystone xl pipeline. >> tomorrow on c-span2 chamber of commerce president gives his annual address on the state of american business and the eco