I want to say first that I appreciate the courage it took for the Board to do what it did in creating the position you did.
I certainly think it is a step in the right direction.
And I will be a much happier Senator.
I think the phrase 'benefits from further consolidation' is an oxymoron.
I cannot conceive of benefits from further consolidation being something that is even in our language here.
But we are determined this time to get a hearing, to get a markup, and move this legislation.
Obviously, this Committee is interested in the public interest.
