You are absolutely right. I think there are two issues with that proposal. One is that the legislation says, even before we put together a work plan, that we have to consult the Speakers. So just imagine that we have to consult the Speakers about what kind of work plan we want to have and then draft that and put it in front of them for them to approve it. You're absolutely right—it would be up to them to decide what kind of work we can do, and that certainly affects the independence of the office.
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