Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I guess the first comment I wanted to respond to is we're not making the assumption that this is a fait accompli these jobs start April 1st; that's when the funding would be approved for these positions. Obviously, we have to advertise and go through the competition process prior to April 1st in order to staff positions on April 1st.
The other point that I would make is that, even in these internal competitions in government, the affirmative action policy of the government still applies. So candidates who are a higher priority under affirmative action would have an advantage in this hiring process. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.