We all know that small business is the driving force in our economy so this important hearing, I am glad we are having it.

I cannot imagine any good public policy reason for that total lack of transparency.

I think a deadline's important to get a deal done.

I do feel like it is time for us to try to draft some legislation that embraces all those changes in the past but also paves the way for more innovation.

the distribution industry wants to politicize this, and try and change the rules and how these are done.

What I would like to ask all the panelists is: Is that good public policy? Or, what's wrong with that policy of allowing the signal to stay on the system when there's a breakdown in negotiation?

OK. And I think a lot of times we make sure that our first responders are involved and our hospitals know what to do.

Our goal is to make an American response look more like the results of Chile, rather than the results in Haiti.

I want to go ahead and call our hearing to order.

Thank you for your statement and your presentation.

Earthquake preparedness is something that is very important and we should make sure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and others are on top of.