Turning to Mr. Kennedy and a discussion around rail safety, I think many members of the committee were disappointed that this bill didn't go further in addressing the many concerns related to rail safety that have been articulated by your union and others and in our own work at this table and the report we released last year. One of the things we heard from witnesses was that safety management systems have really become the primary tool for ensuring the safety of our railroads and that they're relied on more and more heavily, as opposed to more conventional rules and inspections. Is that a fair characterization?
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