Porter: You made changes to USPS but the IG said you did no analysis on whether they would save money. Now you're doing a strategic plan, have you done any analysis?
DeJoy: I disagree we did no analysis. We've done extensive research.
Porter: Will you provide those analyses to this committee?
DeJoy: We will produce "a certain amount of information." We're not embarrassed by the work we did.
Porter: Did you hire consultants?
DeJoy: The organization has embedded consultants for a long time.
Porter: Are those consultants employed by USPS or contractors?
DeJoy: Outside contractors.
Porter: Who are they?
DeJoy: We have hundreds.
Porter: Can you give the names to the committee?
DeJoy: We can, this is a leadership plan, they have consultants.
Porter: What are the aspects of USPS today that you view as most critical? What do you value about what the USPS does? What are you willing to not change just to make a buck?
DeJoy: (snickers) USPS needs to remain self-sustaining?
Porter: reiterates the question
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