 So I thank our witnesses for being here, and I thank you, Chairman, for having us. Thank you, Senator Capito. We've invited several of our colleagues, a couple of our colleagues from Maryland, Senator Cardin and Senator Van Hollen, to also make opening statements this day. Senator Cardin, as you'll recall, is a senior member of this committee, former chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. Senator Cardin, welcome. You are recognized. Chairman Carper, thank you very much. Senator Capito, thank you for