 we are already prepared for an eventual VP nominee, and we continue to make those assessments. I think it just shows how dynamic the environment is that this agency works in every day. So you've made the same kinds of common sense judgments and intuitive recommendations that members of the public and members of Congress are asking about right now? Yes. Okay, thank you. I yield back, Mr. Chairman. And before I recognize Ms. Bates, I have to say, Director, we're