I had originally advocated that we hold this hearing in the Nation's capital, but having been here just a little bit of time, I can certainly say that the hospitality of Wayne State far exceeds that of my colleagues and other Members of…

So I assume it is your position that the teachers of Indiana have lost. The policemen and policewomen of Indiana have lost, and relative to them, the UAW VEBA has won.

I suppose nobody sees any winners in such an economic calamity as we have seen with these two American icon companies going through Chapter 11.

I would like to continue to flesh out this line of questioning from Professor Warren.

I guess, Dr. McAlinden, maybe the first question is for you.

Mr. Rattner is not here today. You are. Have you spoken to Mr. Rattner about this matter?

I am not convinced that somebody using their own money would have made this same deal as opposed to using the taxpayer money.

Thank you. I see I am way past my time limit.

Given that the taxpayer has become an involuntary investor in Chrysler and GM, is it the intent of the Government and your Auto Task Force to ensure that they receive the same disclosure of any public company, that they as shareholders…

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Even as a fiscal conservative, I was willing to put the full faith and credit of the United States on the line in what I perceived to be one of the first truly emergency situations I had seen since coming to Congress.