at the same time could have been preventible. i want you to take a listen to two of those people that spoke a little bit earlier today in a press conference. >> driving this car was like playing a game of russian roulette with my safety and that of my friends. i can't even begin to explain the fear and confusion that runs through you that moment you have no control over your car. i cannot comprehend the loss these families behind me are going through. my hope is that the horror stops right now. >> this is just the tip of the iceberg. we are the people left behind when a loved one got into what was supposed to be a safe car. a gm car. a car that gm knew for years was dangerous and defective. >> reporter: and ashleigh, a lot of family members will be in the hearing right behind me today. this is not going to be the first time, though, they hear from gm ceo mary barra. she met with family members, we're told, here in d.c. at gm's offices last night. we're told she apologized to each and every family member.