I will call this meeting to order.
Mr. Hearn, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come and appear before our committee today. We really do appreciate your time. I know you're quite familiar with the proceedings of our committee and other committees. Generally, we allow about 10 minutes for presentations or any opening remarks, and then, as I'm sure you're well aware, we move into questioning. Our members are constrained by certain time limits for questions and answers as well.
Without any further ado, Mr. Hearn, if you'd like to make any opening comments, please proceed.