I call the meeting to order.
I'd like to thank our guests for appearing before us today as we continue our study on invasive species. We look forward to your testimony and the opportunity to ask questions of you.
Ms. Neary, I believe you're going to lead off with a presentation today. During your presentation, if you don't mind, introduce your associates here with you today.
I believe the clerk has probably informed you already that we generally allow about 10 minutes for opening presentations. Then, if I interrupt you during the questions, it's in the interests of fairness, as I'll be trying to ensure that all members have similar amounts of time to ask questions and receive answers. So I apologize in advance if I cut you off or if I motion to you in advance for you to wrap it up.
Whenever you're ready, the floor is yours, if you want to proceed with your presentation.