This initiative is a tremendous undertaking and requires the collaboration and cooperation of all our federal, state, tribal and local government partners.
That still doesn't change the fact that ... we're nowhere near where we wanted to be.
It will take some of the arguments away.
I sincerely feel that the present structure and lines of authority grant me what I need in regards to accomplishing my mission. The secretary and deputy secretary always have their door open to me, and we've had many of discussions.
