I just contacted the NOAA for some information...

[johnnyplankton]

for an article I'm writing that required accurate information on climate-related disasters. I got a response within hours, and the employee signed off with:

Thanks again!
with best regards,
(Employee name withheld)

Even with the axe about to fall on so many people in his agency (maybe even his), he was still kind and thoughtful, unlike those rat bastards cutting his job. I wanted to send a message of support, but this is all I could come up with:

Thanks for the swift reply and all you do for the American people.

Have a good weekend,

(Johnny)