Thank you, Madam Chair.
I thank both witnesses for appearing today to brief us and educate us about the importance of a midwifery service in our nation.
During my time.... You know, I've never given birth to any children. In Asia when I was born, actually, midwives were very important. I was delivered by a midwife. That is why I have fond.... Well, I don't have fond memories because I was then a baby, but my mom used to praise the midwife for helping to have a healthy girl born to the family, so that was important in Asia in those days.
That probably leads to my next question. I think the professor did mention the importance of her students' service to cultural groups. Can you expand on that?