One of the concerns, of course, is the staffing situation within the ombudsman's department. My concern is that when we started this discussion of the veterans ombudsman regarding staffing, the assumption was that the veterans ombudsman and his appropriate people would be hiring whoever they wished.
Correct me if I'm wrong, sir, but is DVA actively supporting and looking at people to work in the department? Is that correct? Is DVA assisting the ombudsman in the hiring process?