I think we all agree with that.

I am all about oversight, accountability, tracking it, and making sure there is no fraud.

I just have to echo Senator Heitkamp's words.

I think it is time now to stop talking about it and put systems in place where we can start accurately collecting this data.

I do support an opt-in for personal identifiable information that is sensitive and where we draw that line is the question and it could be struck in any number of places.

We believe that a default opt-in is the right approach, that this is the best way to empower consumers and increase their confidence, and we think that that's really good for business.

I think for that reason, what we are trying to do here and why we haven't been able to do it yet is it's a very difficult thing to try to put one kind of template over this idea of privacy.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you for this hearing today.

I echo all of the questions that have been asked.

Is there anything that you are hearing today from the private sector and the national labs that you think needs to be addressed?

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I think we have to look at this in a holistic approach.

they should get some credit for that.

That level playing field of regulation does not mean that we roll back regulation, does it?

OK. And let me finally--data collection.

And that's why labor supports it?

So when you're talking about that vetting and testing, that is including addressing the cybersecurity piece?

Part of this and the use of all of the new technology is how we not only create jobs but there's always been this discussion about displacement of workers.

Nevada is an innovation state.

This is a great conversation, and I've said this before and we touched on it a little.

I have been advocating here in the Senate for most of my tenure.

I am very excited about the subject matter.

I'm a big proponent of [public-private partnerships], but each state is unique in how that relationship should look.

As we develop this emerging technology and get to that point, we are going to have to be flexible with the different regulatory agencies.

The opportunity is real and the timing could not be better to embrace it.