Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I must admit that I am truly shaken this morning, even though I had prepared myself for this encounter and for the kind of testimony we were likely to hear.
Thanks to each and every one of you for your courage.
I'm angry about people's indifference to the situation. I'm not sure that the committee is the right forum. Your testimony needs to be heard by a judge or an independent commissioner so that concrete measures can result from your testimony, whether in terms of the judiciary, the police or at another level.
We've heard a very wide range of stories that affect sexual, financial, psychological or physical aspects of life. These cases of abuse are very difficult. I can't understand why things aren't moving more quickly at the political level and I'm genuinely sorry about that.
Thank you for being with us today. Your testimony will truly move things forward.
I'm going to begin with Ms. Denhollander.
Ms. Denhollander, I'll begin by calling attention to your courage. You were the first person who dared to speak out. You were pivotal in effecting a major change around the world, because of what you did and what you said.
How important was Judge Aquilina's inquiry in advancing the claims made by American gymnasts?
How do you feel about what you heard today in the testimony?
Thank you.