I look forward to learning more about the capabilities of advanced driver assistance systems currently on the market and how these technologies are increasing vehicle safety and protecting America's motorists.

If there is one thing I am sure about is the ingenuity and grit of my fellow Ohioans to deliver to our constituents.

Leveraging new technology to provide, measure, and improve service to constituents in our communities is the ultimate goal.

If we are serious about improving safety, bringing consumers more and better options and ensuring manufacturing jobs here in America then we must be leaders in the development and application of these materials.

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Policy makers such as yourselves will need to answer this foundational question.

I look forward to working to advance an innovation agenda that creates jobs and puts consumers first.

I also want to recognize the gentlelady from Illinois, our Ranking Member. I appreciate we're going to be working with her this Congress.

We cannot reach that goal unless we are able to test our technology in real world environments, including on public roads.

I know that we'll be able to work together on a bipartisan basis to advance consumer interests over the course of the Congress.

I look forward to working together to advance an innovation agenda that creates jobs and puts consumers first.