I could make some concluding remarks if you like.
I'd like to leave you with three main points.
First, there needs to be better education and training in federal workplaces on the issue of harassment in general and sexual harassment in particular. In general, people need to better understand that unsolicited and unwanted sexual advances are not acceptable. People also need to know that they can safely bring forward their complaints without fear of retaliation or adverse impact on their careers.
Second, we need to make sure that managers can and should independently authorize investigations where the situations warrant it in the absence of formal complaint.
Third, where serious allegations of sexual harassment are proven to be founded, there needs to be an effective follow-up by way of action in restoring the workplace and consequences for those who have breached the policy.