Improving fuel efficiency and achieving energy independence are important goals.

NHTSA's safety mission and statutory obligations must remain its guiding principle.

Our goal has always been to act in the best interest of the consumer, the American people.

The Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection subcommittee will continue our work to protect consumers.

I would like to thank Chairman Blackburn for her commitment to these issues.

When Chairman Walden became chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, we agreed that keeping our focus on the consumer was a priority for the committee.

This troubling incident raised many questions about credit industry practices with respect to the collection of consumer information.

As policymakers, it is our obligation to ask the tough questions.

This legislation is about protecting the fighters and sustaining a sport which I love, which I have given blood and sweat and have dedicated a tremendous amount of time to.

I would like to thank my colleague from Oklahoma, Mr. Mullin, for his continued work on this issue and promoting safety for fighters.

Domestic violence cannot be accepted as normal. I hope all actors in the industry take this problem seriously.