I worry a little bit that I don't completely trust the industries we are talking about here to restrain themselves if they get--if there is an avenue for aggressively pursuing a particular product's appeal out there in ways that may compromise public safety.
Sarbanes expresses concern about industry practices potentially compromising public safety.
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