The FTC functions as the top cop on the beat to keep consumers safe and to promote a vibrant free market in the United States.

The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data.

It is absolutely important that we get the broadband out to our rural areas of our country.

And on behalf of the committee and the subcommittee we mourn your loss, because what we are here for is to make sure that other families don't suffer the same loss that you have suffered, the loss of your son.

Horseracing is an important part of the American fabric, both as a sport and as a source of entertainment.

This bill also aims to ban the use of medication 24 hours before a race.

This legislation will establish an independent, nonprofit authority, the Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority.

Thank you very much.

the gentleman yields back and the Chair now recognizes the gentlelady from California for 5 minutes.

Good morning and thank you to all our witnesses for joining us today.

That is a large statue of Albert Einstein down the street, Mr. Vice Chairman, in front of the State Department.