Eleanor Norton actually said...

"Today's hearing marks the first serious discussion about how to harness the power of technology and innovation to deliver benefits to riders."

"In June 2015, I wrote to then-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick urging the company to conduct fingerprint-based background checks."

"I am deeply troubled by growing reports of violence and sexual assault by drivers, lack of safety oversight, and inadequate background checks."

"We will hear about important public safety concerns that arise when companies develop an app that connects passengers and drivers through technology."