According to this year's Science and Engineering Indicators Report of the National Science Board, although America continues to lead in science and engineering, Asian countries are closing the gap through significantly increased…

So light can actually change the behavior of atoms?

Of course, there are lot of laws and processes that are designed to get that, but that is not the only question about did they check the boxes and do everything.

I'll go ahead and call this hearing to order.

Thank you, Senator Udall.

We believe there can be a standard for ignition--keyless ignition.

we failed to invoke cloture on, doing more to have Wall Street be more sensitive to Main Street.

I support Congress providing this oversight and doing its best to promote safety.

Do automobile manufacturers, today, provide the vehicles with software updates to improve the safety of the automobile?

Safety is a top concern, and safety sells, and vehicles are safer today than ever before.

I want to thank Chairman Rockefeller for his leadership on this issue and for holding this hearing to review legislation.

But, let me ask, if I may, Mr. Ditlow--in your opening statement, you refer to Mr. Sheridan, who's sitting there behind you.