how this is the process that was done on a bipartisan basis for 20 years and i will make that part of the record. thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you, senator. i'm pleased to hand over the introduction, my normal witness introduction duties today to my colleague, the distinguished senator georgia, senator isaacson. please proceed. >> thank you, chairman hatch and vice chairman wyden and fellow members of the committee, i'm proud of a seat on this committee and enjoy being a part of it. this is the second case i've had to introduce tom in the last week. the first time i was called, it was to be to introduced at the health committee, which i also serve on. and i was proud to do that and gave the best introduction i could possibly give based on a man i've known for 30 years, known him as a family man, a legislator, a member of our community, a great physician and a great friend.