reclaiming my time , i thank the gentleman , and i have no doubt about his sincerity in that desire .  i would simply observe that had we had the opportunity to debate the privileged resolution , which really seeks to redress the house 's positions , that perhaps we could have explored more broadly the differences that exist as they relate to the staffing of the committee .  both sides apparently believe that they are correct in their interpretation , but hopefully both sides want a bipartisan and not a partisan staff to proceed with its work .  