i appreciate my colleague yielding .  i know he will continue with his statement .  i want the body to know that i very much share his concern .  the gentleman from wisconsin ( mr. obey )  and i have discussed this issue .  he expresses his concern very clearly ; as did the gentleman from florida ( mr. young )  .  it has been my privilege to work with the gentleman for years , and i know of his commitment to the department and our work .  indeed the administration does owe us the courtesy of adequate and appropriate response time .  