It is a very challenging and difficult situation you're in. Trying to, obviously, balance the budget in a timely manner, trying to preserve the momentum we have in terms of research and development, creating knowledge that will benefit future generations, and dealing with all of the other trade-offs you have to deal with: I do not envy you your role. And I'm sure my colleagues also appreciate the importance of what you're doing.
On October 19th, 2011. See this statement in context.