And committee member, marty sabo. Marty dedicated over 47 years of his life to public service, 28 of which was in this house, including two years as the first Ranking Member of this subcommittee. David, im correct on that, arent i . When we started this subcommittee on Homeland Security in 80, and 03, marpty was Ranking Member, i was the first chairman. We worked together beautifully and i think effectively for those years. He was a true patriot. He was a great legislator, former speaker of his home state house, and many other things. My condolences go out to his family, silvia, his wife, and loved ones, and let them know that he will be sorely missed here in his nations capital. Mr. Director, thank you for being here. I want to share my Gratitude First off for the men and women at your agency who serve our great country, many of whom put their lives on the line on a daily basis, and put their families really in harms way themselves. Your fiscal 17 request includes 1. 89 billion, thats