"It is time for Congress to act."
"I also appreciate Ranking Member Pallone's commitment at the user fee markup to work with us in good faith."
"This technology could help increase transportation access to underserved and rural communities."
"I want to associate myself with the comments of the gentlelady of Michigan because we too join you in wanting to make sure that this innovation takes place in America first."
"I think the future generations will look back and say, 'What a bunch of barbarians. You drove yourselves? And how did you text?'"
"Self-driving vehicle technology has the potential to dramatically improve safety on our Nation's roadways."
"But the long and the short of it is this new technology has a great opportunity to save lives."
"We are on the cusp of something really big here."
"You think of the loss of life, of limb, of property--everything that is associated with highway fatalities and accidents."
"Unfortunately, our Nation has seen a sharp rise in vehicle-related injuries and deaths over the past few years."
"Again, I thank our panel of witnesses. Your testimony is most helpful in our work and we appreciate your insights and opinions."