we will work with takata netzer all of the affected parties' but we will conduct this investigation in an independent manner. we appreciate input and suggestion from all parties but we will do our own analysis of other data in testing procedures. when we finish our investigation we intend to make our findings public. thank you. >> the chair thanks the gentleman. >> chairman, ranking member subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity. the 12 leading -- the 12 leading global oems including the us company and non-european in japanese -based companies. i appreciate the opportunity to testify. i would like to make for summary points. the hearing today is timely and welcomed and we are committed to doing our part to successfully complete this recall while continuing to build on a significant safety advances. the magnitude is unprecedented and global. there are no easy answers are quick fixes which is why we support the administrator's decision to use authority to organize and prioritize affected manufacturer remedy programs we all want a clear unified approach. we share the share the communi

would increase the quantity and quality of information shared by auto manufacturers with nets a, netzer, the public command congress specifically requiring manufacturers to include in there quarterly submissions additional information on fatal incidents, possible because by a defect and assess why the answer may have occurred and it removes removes the limitation on the number of model years that should be reported's. is this something that sounds supportable to you? >> well, well, it is a little disingenuous because it is not a requirement for a company. it would seem like that would be a good idea in order to increase visibility on issues. >> do you think it would be a good idea to not limited ten years the number of recalls the part of the required? >> i did not know that there was a limit. some of these vehicles at 15 years old. >> would you think it is a good idea to have new eminent hazard authority to expedite recalls? >> again, that is a difficult one for a supplier to answer. but i think anything that improves the safety on the road is certainly a step in the right direction. >