10/20/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"Will there be deaths? Absolutely, as this technology rolls out."
"But should the States even be involved in this area, or should it be left up to the Federal Government so that there is a nationwide standard and approach?"
"This technology is so fascinating and moving so quickly, and the fact that it could substantially reduce or perhaps one day even eliminate the 94 percent of crashes that are attributable to human erro..."
"We must recognize that automated vehicle technology is advancing faster than government agencies can act."