The American people, the EPA, and their counterparts around the world have been defrauded by Volkswagen.

The American people deserve answers.

I can only assume that maybe cheating was cheaper?

So, what is happening now to hold them accountable for that? You don't have to test them. You know that they are already over the line.

I just want to tell you, as a consumer advocate all of my life, this is pretty shocking for people to find out that a company--we have had a number of recalls.

The company's word isn't worth a dime.

I think we can all agree that drugs only work if patients can actually afford to take them.

But for many older workers, who used to have full time employment, or younger workers, seeking steady full time work, this transformational change is not always positive.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on the sharing, some call gig, economy.

I believe those companies and their employees and contractors must meet all existing requirements if they intend to compete with other entities honoring those standards.

This shifts many work-related risks from employers to workers.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on the sharing--or gig--economy. This is a topic deserving of our attention and scrutiny.