Colleagues, we have quorum and it's 10 a.m., so I'd prefer to get going on time. We have a couple of members who are not here but may be listening to statements of remembrance in the House and may be joining us later. In any event, I don't want to delay the proceedings, particularly since our witnesses arrived on time, and so we will start on time.
Mr. Palecek, welcome once again to our committee. You know the procedure, sir, fairly well. We will ask you for an opening statement. That will be followed by questions from our committee members.
With that brief introduction, sir, welcome once again, and the floor is yours.