Okay, back to business. Sorry for that brief interruption.
Today the committee is very pleased to have by video conference three very interesting witnesses who are very much familiar with and were involved with the United States initiative on open government.
First, we have from the United States National Archives and Records Administration Mr. David Ferriero. He is accompanied by Mrs. Pamela Wright, who is the chief digital access strategist. We also have, representing the United States Department of Justice, Ms. Melanie Ann Pustay, Office of Information Policy.
Appearing from New York City as an individual is Professor Beth Noveck, a professor of law. I should point out that Professor Noveck served two years as the United States deputy chief technology officer for open government and she also led the White House open government initiative.
On behalf of every member of this committee, I extend to each and every one of you people a very warm welcome. I thank you for appearing before this committee and providing your assistance.
What we're going to do, as is the normal procedure, we're going to ask each of the witnesses for his or her opening comments. We're going to start with you, Mr. Ferriero, and then we'll go to you, Ms. Pustay, and then we'll go to you, Professor Noveck.
Mr. Ferriero, am I pronouncing your name right?